More than half of the patients taking bronchodilators on a regular basis have no established diagnosis

J. Buffels, J. Degryse (Leuven, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Primary care respiratory problems
Session: Primary care respiratory problems
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 4061
Disease area: Airway diseases

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