A virtual asthma clinic for children: fewer routine outpatient visits, same asthma control

Lara S. van den Wijngaart, Jolt Roukema, Annemie L.M. Boehmer, Marianne L. Brouwer, Cindy A.C. Hugen, Laetitia E.M. Niers, Arwen J. Sprij, Eleonora R.V.M. Rikkers-Mutsaerts, Bart L. Rottier, A. Rogier T. Donders, Chris M. Verhaak, Mariëlle W. Pijnenburg, Peter J.F.M. Merkus

Source: Eur Respir J, 50 (4) 1700471; 10.1183/13993003.00471-2017
Journal Issue: October
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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