Influence of body mass index on asthma severity and control: A cross-sectional study

S. Osanai, T. Ogasa (Asahikawa, Japan)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Disease control and quality of life in airway diseases
Session: Disease control and quality of life in airway diseases
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 814
Disease area: Airway diseases

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S. Osanai, T. Ogasa (Asahikawa, Japan). Influence of body mass index on asthma severity and control: A cross-sectional study. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: Suppl. 57, 814

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