Telespirometry performed by the general practicioner (GP): a useful method to contain the burden of COPD

M. Bonavia, G. Averame, E. Barisione, R. Cancelli, A. Quaglia (Arenzano, Genoa, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Aspects of respiratory disease in primary care
Session: Aspects of respiratory disease in primary care
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2978
Disease area: Airway diseases

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