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Do statins improve outcomes in patients with asthma on inhaled corticosteroid therapy? A retrospective cohort analysis

Tasneem Lokhandwala, Donna West‐Strum, Benjamin F. Banahan, John P. Bentley, Yi Yang

BMJ Open · 2012 · 38 citations · 24 references

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The findings suggest beneficial effects of statins in asthma management. Further prospective investigations are required to provide more conclusive evidence.

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