The elderly subjects with asthma (ELSA) study. Asthma in subjects ≥65 yrs and its overlap with COPD

M. Milanese, A. Corsico, N. Scichilone, F. Di Marco (Savona, Pavia, Palermo, Milano, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Is it really asthma?
Session: Is it really asthma?
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 355
Disease area: Airway diseases

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