Predisposing factors to asthma in adults living in the rural community of south western Nigeria

O. Ige, G. Falade, O. Arinola (Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Risk factors for allergic asthma and allergic rhinitis
Session: Risk factors for allergic asthma and allergic rhinitis
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 1653
Disease area: Airway diseases

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