Biomass smoke exposure is the main risk factor for COPD in non smoking women in a developing country

L. Fernandes, A. Mesquita (P.O. Caranzalem, India)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Management of respiratory diseases in primary care
Session: Management of respiratory diseases in primary care
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2008
Disease area: Airway diseases

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L. Fernandes, A. Mesquita (P.O. Caranzalem, India). Biomass smoke exposure is the main risk factor for COPD in non smoking women in a developing country. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: Suppl. 57, 2008

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