Indoor pollution and poor ventilation inside the houses synergize to cause airflow limitation in non smokers high altitude dwellers

L. Pomidori, M. Bartesaghi, B. Basnyat, R.M. Bruno, E. Duo, G. Miserocchi, L. Pratali, R. Sharma, K. Tapa, A. Cogo (Ferrara, Pisa, Milan, Italy; Kathmandu, Nepal)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - COPD beyond tobacco
Session: COPD beyond tobacco
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4002
Disease area: Airway diseases

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