COPD and its impact on ability to continue to work

M. Fletcher, H. Albrow, S. Walker (Warwick, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - The work environment in the clinic
Session: The work environment in the clinic
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4940
Disease area: Airway diseases

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