title: A pilot study to investigate the use of serum inhaled corticosteroid concentration as a potential marker of treatment adherence in severe asthma.
authors.affiliation: University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, United Kingdom; NIHR Translational Research Facility in Respiratory Medicine, University Hospital of South Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Kate E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: George
authors.affiliation: University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, United Kingdom; NIHR Translational Research Facility in Respiratory Medicine, University Hospital of South Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Dorothy M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Ryan
authors.affiliation: University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, United Kingdom; NIHR Translational Research Facility in Respiratory Medicine, University Hospital of South Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Keevil
authors.affiliation: University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, United Kingdom; NIHR Translational Research Facility in Respiratory Medicine, University Hospital of South Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Niven
authors.affiliation: University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester, United Kingdom; NIHR Translational Research Facility in Respiratory Medicine, University Hospital of South Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom; Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Preston, United Kingdom. Electronic address: stephen.fowler@manchester.ac.uk.
authors.forename: Stephen J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Fowler
mesh_terms: D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000097:blood*; D000328:Adult; D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000097:blood*; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001507:Beclomethasone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000097:blood*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D055118:Medication Adherence; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects; D000074822:Treatment Adherence and Compliance; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents; D001507:Beclomethasone