Introduction to COPD: terminology and aetiology

B. Balbi (Veruno, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - PG13 - COPD: from aetiology to management
Session: PG13 - COPD: from aetiology to management
Session type: Postgraduate Course
Number: 80
Disease area: Airway diseases

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