Lung function study in Madagascan children: Spirometric reference values and prevalence of bronchial asthma – The VAVANY-study

P. T. Wolff, L. Arison, A. Rahasamiakatra, F. Raserisaona, B. Niggemann (Pfullendorf, Berlin, Germany; Antananarivo, Madagascar)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Allergy and risk factors in paediatrics
Session: Allergy and risk factors in paediatrics
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 2038
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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