Has the use of spirometry improved in India? Results of nationwide studies conducted among chest and primary care physicians between 2005 and 2013

N. Vanjare, S. Chhowala, R. Kodgule, S. Madas, J. Gogtay, S. Salvi (Pune, Mumbai, India)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Quality of diagnosis and assessment in primary care
Session: Quality of diagnosis and assessment in primary care
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 271
Disease area: Airway diseases

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