COPD hospitalizations in never smokers: comparison with current smokers

S. Antoniu, I. Radu, A. Cozorici-Iancu, T. Mihaescu (Iasi, Romania)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Organisation of care and management of COPD
Session: Organisation of care and management of COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3322
Disease area: Airway diseases

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