Prevalence of exercise induced asthma in Tunisian swimmers: fifty five case reports

L. Boussoffara, F. El Mekki, I. Aissa, I. Khouaja, A. Khattab, L. Bayahi-Driss, M. A. Mosfar, H. Ghedira (Ariana, Tunisia)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Epidemiology and risk factors in asthma
Session: Epidemiology and risk factors in asthma
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4330
Disease area: Airway diseases

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