Complexity in chronic asthma and COPD: implications for risk assessment, disease progression and control

U. Frey (Bern, Switzerland)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - A step-change in asthma. The Lancet/ERS symposium
Session: A step-change in asthma. The Lancet/ERS symposium
Session type: Hot topics
Number: 2681
Disease area: Airway diseases

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