Social and economic factors associated with the use of respiratory drugs in the urban area of Rome-Italy

R. Pistelli, S. Carlone, S. Mariotta, P. Palange, G. Puglisi, C. Saltini, C. M. Sanguinetti, S. Valente, G. Cesaroni, F. Forastiere (Rome, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Asthma management, severity and quality of life
Session: Asthma management, severity and quality of life
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3962
Disease area: Airway diseases

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