Peak expiratory flow use for screening airflow obstruction and monitoring the bronchodilator effect in COPD patients in primary care settings

V. Tsagaraki, S. Markantonis, A. Amfilochiou (Athens, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Primary care management of respiratory disease
Session: Primary care management of respiratory disease
Session type: Electronic Poster Session
Number: 4238
Disease area: Airway diseases

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