Asthma in Canada: missing the treatment targets
- 8 April 2008
- journal article
- editorial
- Published by CMA Impact Inc. in Canadian Medical Association Journal
- Vol. 178 (8) , 1027-1028
Abstract
Twenty years ago, an article in CMAJ catalyzed a revolution in Canadian asthma management.[1][1] Mao and colleagues reported a rising rate of deaths caused by asthma at a time when physicians were complacent about their ability to manage this commonplace disease.[1][1] Subsequent investigations inKeywords
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