How microbial and environmental exposures in early life modify the risk of developing asthma and COPD

Urs Frey (Basel, Switzerland)

Source: International Congress 2016 – Early life origins of asthma and COPD
Session: Early life origins of asthma and COPD
Session type: Lunchtime session
Number: 4454
Disease area: Airway diseases

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