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Overview of novel therapeutic targets for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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Pages 263-275 | Published online: 10 Jan 2014

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Websites

  • GINA (Global Initiative for Asthma) www.ginasthma.com (Accessed June 2005)
  • GOLD (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease) www.goldcopd.com (Accessed June 2005)
  • National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute www.nhlbi.nih.gov (Accessed June 2005)

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