Referral and consultation in asthma and COPD: an exploration of pulmonologists’ views

T. R. J. Schermer, F. W. J. M. Smeenk, C. van Weel (Nijmegen, Eindhoven, The Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Treatment of asthma and COPD
Session: Treatment of asthma and COPD
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2631
Disease area: Airway diseases

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