Abstract:ImportanceThe optimal inhaled reliever therapy for asthma remains unclear.ObjectiveTo compare short-acting β agonists (SABA) alone with SABA combined with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and with the fast-onset, long-acting β agonist formoterol combined with ICS for asthma.Data SourcesThe MEDLINE, Embase, and CENTRAL databases were searched from January 1, 2020, to September 27, 2024, without language restrictions.Study SelectionPairs of reviewers independently selected randomized clinical trials evaluating (1) … Show more
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