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Leukotriene receptor antagonists: their therapeutic role in children with asthma

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Key Points
Introduction
Diagnostic considerations in young children
Rationale for leukotriene antagonism in childhood asthma
Clinical evidence for montelukast use in children
Preventive treatment in children
Other potential roles of LTRAs
Acknowledgements
References
Appendices
Content created June 2007
Page updated June 2007

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