Prevalence characteristics of COPD in never smokers

R. Bakr, I. Elmahallawy (Shebin Elkom, Egypt)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Prevalences and characterstics of obstructive airway disease
Session: Prevalences and characterstics of obstructive airway disease
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4744
Disease area: Airway diseases

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