Should normal baseline spirometry negate the need to investigate bronchodilator responsiveness in asthmatic patients?

S. P. Wimpress, D. D. Vara, C. E. Brightling (Leicester, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Airway regulation and response I
Session: Airway regulation and response I
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3727
Disease area: Airway diseases

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