Peak expiratory flow monitoring – Optimal criterion for diagnosis of professional asthma?

L. Legath, S. Perecinsky, J. Labus, M. Varga, M. Orolin (Kosice, Slovakia)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - The work environment in the clinic
Session: The work environment in the clinic
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4949
Disease area: Airway diseases

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