Influence of different spirometry interpretation algorithms (SIA) on decision making among primary care physicians

A. D‘Urzo, P. Jugovic, R. Jhirad (Burlington, Canada)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Diagnostic insights and decision making in primary care
Session: Diagnostic insights and decision making in primary care
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 721
Disease area: Airway diseases

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