Interpretating the results of spirometry and anamnesis into a diagnose and an advice for treatment: validation and reliability

A. Lucas, F. Smeenk, I. Smeele (Maastricht, Eindhoven, Breda, The Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Primary care: COPD
Session: Primary care: COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 645
Disease area: Airway diseases

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