Attaining a correct COPD diagnosis in general practice

C. E. Bolton, A. A. Ionescu, P. H. Edwards, T. A. Faulkner, S. M. Edwards, D. J. Shale (Cardiff, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Primary care: asthma, COPD and tuberculosis
Session: Primary care: asthma, COPD and tuberculosis
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2959
Disease area: Airway diseases

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