The prevalence of asthma and COPD in Italy: A practice-based study

M. Cazzola, L. Calzetta, G. Bettoncelli, I. Paolini, C. Cricelli, C. Saltini (Rome, Florence, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Prevalence and incidence of asthma and COPD
Session: Prevalence and incidence of asthma and COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1444
Disease area: Airway diseases

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