Spirometry with regular review is not associated with improved outcomes in general practice patients

M. Abramson, R. Schattner, K. Lucas, P. Simpson, F. Thien, E. Del Colle, R. Aroni, R. Wolfe, N. Sulaiman (Melbourne, Box Hill, East Doncaster, Parkville, Australia)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Asthma treatment and control strategies in primary care
Session: Asthma treatment and control strategies in primary care
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1381
Disease area: Airway diseases

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