Postponed fluticasone propionate treatment in subjects with a rapid decline in lung function. Results of the DIMCA program

M. Albers, T. Schermer, G. van den Boom, R. Akkermans, L. Peters, J. Grootens, O. van Schayck, C. Van Weel (Nijmegen, Maastricht, The Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Detection and treatment of COPD in general practice
Session: Detection and treatment of COPD in general practice
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2642
Disease area: Airway diseases

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