Asthma prevalence and severity: an epidemiologic study in Sicily

S. Bellofiore, V. Padua, S. Sanci, C. Caramazza, R. Relo, M. La Porta, S. Privitera (Catania, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Asthma prevalence in different parts of the world
Session: Asthma prevalence in different parts of the world
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1984
Disease area: Airway diseases

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