Chronic respiratory symptoms but normal lung function: substantial disease burden but little evidence to inform practice

Milo A. Puhan

Source: Eur Respir J, 54 (3) 1901363; 10.1183/13993003.01363-2019
Journal Issue: September
Disease area: Airway diseases

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