Effect of body mass index on lung function in children

F. Cibella, A. Bruno, G. Cuttitta, S. La Grutta, M. Melis, S. Bucchieri, G. Ferrante, S. Ruggieri, G. Viegi (Palermo, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Environmental exposure and other risk factors for airway diseases
Session: Environmental exposure and other risk factors for airway diseases
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3401
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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