The relationship between asthma and obesity in children: is it a case of over diagnosis?

E. Hatziagorou, E. Chrisochoou, S. Sarafidou, F. Kirvassilis, A. Kafatos, J. Tsanakas (Thessaloniki, Herakleion, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Risk factors for childhood asthma: cohort studies
Session: Risk factors for childhood asthma: cohort studies
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2255
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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