Should we measure peak flow before discharging asthmatics from hospital? A randomized controlled study

S. M. Khoo, K. E. Thein, L. K. Tan, N. Said, T. K. Lim (Singapore, Singapore)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Biological and clinical effects of asthma therapy
Session: Biological and clinical effects of asthma therapy
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3191
Disease area: Airway diseases

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