Prevalence of non-smoking COPD phenotypes in the slum dwellers

B. Brashier, J. Londhe, S. Madas, S. Salvi (Pune, India)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Exacerbations and characteristics of COPD
Session: Exacerbations and characteristics of COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 997
Disease area: Airway diseases

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