Relationship between respiratory symptoms and lung function in rural and urban Nepalese adults

J. Ayres, O. P. Kurmi, S. Semple, M. Steiner, P. Simkhada, C. Smith (Aberdeen, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Air pollution effects on lung and heart
Session: Air pollution effects on lung and heart
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 1383
Disease area: Airway diseases

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