Spirometry screening for early detection of COPD in Hungary

A. Somfay (Deszk, Hungary)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Epidemiology of COPD
Session: Epidemiology of COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3785
Disease area: Airway diseases

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