Step Up or Step Down? The Asthma Treatment Debate
By Dr. Larry Chiaramonte One of the persistent discussions in treating asthma is whether to start with smaller, milder dosages of medication and “step up” if they prove ineffective, or start with heavier dosages and “step down.” In the South Bronx, New York where I practice, and indeed with most asthmatics, patients want to get [...]
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August 30, 2010 

