Atopy is a risk factor for adult asthma in urban community of South Western Nigeria

O. Ige, A. Falade, G. Arinola (Ibadan, Nigeria)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Cell biology and murine models of asthma and inflammation
Session: Cell biology and murine models of asthma and inflammation
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 882
Disease area: Airway diseases

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O. Ige, A. Falade, G. Arinola (Ibadan, Nigeria). Atopy is a risk factor for adult asthma in urban community of South Western Nigeria. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: Suppl. 57, 882

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