Body mass index, disease control and airway inflammation in asthmatic patients

R. Pisi, M. Aiello, P. Tzani, E. Marangio, D. Olivieri, A. Chetta (Parma, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Airways disease comorbidities and general aspects
Session: Airways disease comorbidities and general aspects
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4008
Disease area: Airway diseases

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