Characterization of 73 autopsy-proven cases of fatal asthma in Sao Paulo, Brazil

D. S. Ferreira, B. B. Araujo, M. B. G. Costa, M. H. F. Achcar, P. H. N. Saldiva, M. A. Martins, M. Dolhnikoff, T. Mauad (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Epidemiology, risk factors, co-morbidity and systemic side effects of asthma therapy
Session: Epidemiology, risk factors, co-morbidity and systemic side effects of asthma therapy
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1847
Disease area: Airway diseases

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