Source: Eur Respir J 2008; 32: 1472-1478
Disease area: Airway diseases



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Ko F. W. S., Woo J., Tam W., Lai C. K. W., Ngai J., Kwok T., Hui D. S. C.. Prevalence and risk factors of airflow obstruction in an elderly Chinese population. Eur Respir J 2008; 32: 1472-1478

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