Assessment of disease control in smokers and non-smokers with asthma in Switzerland: results of an experience-based report in medical practice

J. D. Leuppi, C. Steurer-Stey, J. Wildhaber, F. Spertini (Basel, Zürich, Lausanne, Switzerland)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Smoking asthmatics – a neglected population?
Session: Smoking asthmatics – a neglected population?
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2197
Disease area: Airway diseases

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