Fit for flight? An investigation into awareness of air travel recommendations among patients with respiratory disease

A. Sylvan, I. Webster (Manchester, Bolton, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Challenges in chronic disease management: helping individuals with chronic lung disease remain stable
Disease area: Airway diseases

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A. Sylvan, I. Webster (Manchester, Bolton, United Kingdom). Fit for flight? An investigation into awareness of air travel recommendations among patients with respiratory disease. Eur Respir J 2011; 38: Suppl. 55, 3476

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