Dexamethasone treatment for patients with COPD when they travel to high altitude

K. Bloch (Zurich, Switzerland)

Source: International Congress 2019 – Advances in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma
Session: Advances in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma
Session type: Lunchtime session
Number: 4841
Disease area: Airway diseases

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