Telespirometry performed by general practitioners for early diagnosis of obstructive airway disease: Our experience

A. G. Fois, S. Manca, S. Ostera, D. Zeminian, F. Glisenti, G. M. Meloni, P. Pirina (Sassari, Italy)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Respiratory function: quality and new technologies
Session: Respiratory function: quality and new technologies
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1992
Disease area: Airway diseases

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A. G. Fois, S. Manca, S. Ostera, D. Zeminian, F. Glisenti, G. M. Meloni, P. Pirina (Sassari, Italy). Telespirometry performed by general practitioners for early diagnosis of obstructive airway disease: Our experience. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: Suppl. 58, 1992

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