Predictors of variation in lung function of adults residing in Karachi, Pakistan

M. Khan (Karachi, Pakistan)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Chronic airway disease: markers of disease impact
Session: Chronic airway disease: markers of disease impact
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 4013
Disease area: Airway diseases

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