Reasons for underutilization of spirometry by practicing physicians in India

M. Barne, M. Singh, K. Gaikwad, S. Chhowala, J. Gogtay, S. Salvi (Pune, Mumbai, India)

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: 4242
Disease area: Airway diseases

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