Non-CF bronchiectasis: Correlation between body mass composition, lung function, inflammatory syndrome, gender and quality of life

A. Turcanu, T. Mihaescu (Iasi, Romania)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - New insights in the clinical management of lung diseases
Session: New insights in the clinical management of lung diseases
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3494

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