Is asthma different in asthmatic siblings compared to asthmatics in general population?

F. Kirvasilis, E. Hatziagorou, C. Gratziou, K. Priftis, A. Papadopoulou, J. Tsanakas (Thessaloniki, Athens, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Paediatric respiratory epidemiology I
Session: Paediatric respiratory epidemiology I
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1082
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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