Improving outcomes for asthma patients with allergic rhinitis: conclusions from the MetaForum conferences
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The two MetaForum conferences provided an opportunity for presentation of current information on asthma and allergic rhinitis, as well as a forum for discussion by European experts of important issues in the field of allergy and asthma [1]. Several key points were the focus of the talks and discussions and led to the development of consensus recommendations at the end of each conference. These topics remain the focus of active investigation as well as being very relevant today.
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Improving outcomes for asthma patients with allergic rhinitis: the MetaForum conferences
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