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Some asthma meds. do not benefit kids

Study finds no benefit in taking Serevent, Foradil

Updated: Wednesday, 10 Dec 2008, 10:53 AM EST
Published : Wednesday, 10 Dec 2008, 10:53 AM EST

(NBC) - The asthma medications Serevent and Foradil don't have a clear benefit in children, according to a review of published studies.

Right now these drugs are recommended as add-on therapies to traditional inhalers.

While researchers found the drugs improved lung function, they did not have any further benefit compared to regular inhaler treatment.  Experts say more studies are needed.
 

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