Altered lung physiology in obesity and how to intervene

L. Boulet (Quebec, Canada)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Asthma in obesity: a new entity?
Session: Asthma in obesity: a new entity?
Session type: Symposium
Number: 4789
Disease area: Airway diseases

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