Diagnosing asthma patients predisposed to adverse .beta.-agonist

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435 912, 536 235, 536 2431, 536 2433, C12Q 168, C07H 2104

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a novel method for identifying individuals who are likely to have negative responses to regular administration of .beta.-agonists. The invention also provides kits useful for this purpose.

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