The use of spirometry in Belgian primary care

J. Vandevoorde, G. Heyvaert, D. Devroey (Brussels, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - From diagnosis to disease management in primary care
Session: From diagnosis to disease management in primary care
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4229
Disease area: Airway diseases

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