Is adult asthma/chronic bronchitis related to the intake of fat especially polyunsaturated ω-6 and ω-3 fatty acids?

A. I. Westergren, E. Wirfaelt, K. Ström (Kalmar, Malmö, Karlskrona, Sweden)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Rhinitis, asthma and COPD
Session: Rhinitis, asthma and COPD
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1407
Disease area: Airway diseases

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