Comparative study of respiratory symptoms, lung function, BMI and exercise capacity in patients with COPD associated with tobacco smoke (TS) and biomass smoke (BS) exposure

L. Fernandes, A. Mesquita (Saint Inez Caranzalem, India)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Effectiveness of respiratory disease management in primary care
Session: Effectiveness of respiratory disease management in primary care
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4344
Disease area: Airway diseases

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