Antibiotic prescription in asthma exacerbations in the admitting and emergency (A&E) department

C. Gouder, J. Farrugia Preca, R. Asciak, J. Micallef, S. Montefort (Birkirkara, Malta)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Biomarkers and exacerbations of asthma and COPD
Session: Biomarkers and exacerbations of asthma and COPD
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3363
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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