Use of spirometry for case-finding of obstructive pulmonary disorders in Belgium

E. Derom, J. Buffels, M. Decramer, V. Ninane, G. Liistro (Ghent, Leuven, Brussels, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Assessment and outcomes in patients with chronic airway obstruction
Session: Assessment and outcomes in patients with chronic airway obstruction
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 700
Disease area: Airway diseases

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