Body mass is related to smoking status and severity of airflow obstruction in COPD

F. Karadag, A. B. Karul, O. Cildag, C. Altun, O. Gurgey (Aydin, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - COPD: a multicomponent disease
Session: COPD: a multicomponent disease
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3369
Disease area: Airway diseases

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