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Asthma Control

Inhaled corticosteroids prescriptions increased in the ED for recurrent asthma exacerbations by automated electronic reminders in the ED

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Pages 1140-1144 | Received 22 Feb 2019, Accepted 18 Jun 2019, Published online: 08 Jul 2019

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