Primary Recipient

HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM

Amount

$401,576.00

Award Date

9/11/2009

Administering Agency

Health and Human Services, Department of / National Institutes of Health

CDFA Number

93.701

CDFA Program Title

Trans-NIH Recovery Act Research Support

Description

Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are considered first-line therapy for the management and control of patients with persistent asthma. Use of inhaled steroids has been associated with reduced airway responsiveness, improved lung function, diminished symptoms,