The diagnostic value of bronchial provocation tests in elite athletes

A. Florou, S. Vakali, I. Vogiatzis, M. Vassilopoulou, N. Papadopoulos, C. Gratziou (Athens, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Cough, airway hyperresponsiveness and asthma control
Session: Cough, airway hyperresponsiveness and asthma control
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 238
Disease area: Airway diseases

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