COPD: problems in diagnosis and measurement

Weiss S.T., DeMeo D.L., Postma D.S.

Source: Eur Respir J 2003; 21: 4S-12S
Journal Issue: June 2003 - Suppl. 41
Disease area: Airway diseases

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