Do frequent primary care visits result in improved asthma control?

A. Butz, M. Donithan, M. Tsoukleris, C. Land, J. Walker, M. Bollinger (Baltimore, MD, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Childhood asthma: treatment and follow-up
Session: Childhood asthma: treatment and follow-up
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2284
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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