Decrease in smoking is related to a decrease in respiratory symptoms but not asthma

H. Backman, L. Hedman, S. Sundberg, B. Lundbäck, E. Rönmark (Lulea, Gothenburg, Umea, Sweden)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Genetic and environmental risk factors for respiratory diseases
Session: Genetic and environmental risk factors for respiratory diseases
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 323
Disease area: Airway diseases

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