Are lung function tests performed and interpreted for COPD in primary care?

M. Arne, M. Hasselgren (Karlstad, Uppsala, Sweden)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Primary care: asthma, COPD and tuberculosis
Session: Primary care: asthma, COPD and tuberculosis
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2952
Disease area: Airway diseases

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