Hospital admission in adults with asthma exacerbations: Do demographic factors play a role?

E. Gerada, J. Micallef, R. Pullicino, M. Gauci, S. Montefort (Msida, Malta)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Clinical aspects and treatment of asthma and allergic respiratory diseases
Session: Clinical aspects and treatment of asthma and allergic respiratory diseases
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2351
Disease area: Airway diseases

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