The economic impact of severe asthma to low-income families

R. Franco, A. A. Cruz, H. F. Nascimento, A. C. Santos, L. C. Rodrigues, M. L. Barreto (Salvador – Bahia, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Understanding the mechanisms and the impact of severe asthma
Session: Understanding the mechanisms and the impact of severe asthma
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2983
Disease area: Airway diseases

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