Factors associated with discordant development of asthma in young adult twin pairs

S. F. Thomsen, C. S. Ulrik, K. O. Kyvik, K. Larsen, L. R. Skadhauge, I. E. Steffensen, D. L. Duffy, V. Backer (Copenhagen, Odense, Denmark; Brisbane, Australia)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - New insights in the epidemiology of asthma and allergy
Session: New insights in the epidemiology of asthma and allergy
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1779
Disease area: Airway diseases

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