The improvements of lung function tests after formoterol administration in COPD patients

H. D. Tsitsaras, E. N. Prodromaki, A. I. Katsoni, G. K. Efremidis, K. B. Spiropoulos (Patras, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Exercise physiology and physiopathology
Session: Exercise physiology and physiopathology
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2052
Disease area: Airway diseases

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