Why should we perform lung function tests?

M. Miller (Birmingham, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - PG17 - Lung function measurement in the community
Session: PG17 - Lung function measurement in the community
Session type: Postgraduate Course
Number: 146
Disease area: Airway diseases

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