Do physicians in primary health care recognize pulmonary fibrosis?

Minna Purokivi (Kuopio, Finland), Minna Purokivi, Marjukka Myllärniemi, Ulla Hodgson, Eija-Riitta Salomaa, Riitta Kaarteenaho

Source: International Congress 2015 – IPF: clinical aspects
Session: IPF: clinical aspects
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2045
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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Minna Purokivi (Kuopio, Finland), Minna Purokivi, Marjukka Myllärniemi, Ulla Hodgson, Eija-Riitta Salomaa, Riitta Kaarteenaho. Do physicians in primary health care recognize pulmonary fibrosis?. Eur Respir J 2015; 46: Suppl. 59, 2045

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