Underutilization of spirometry in the hospital diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

M. Lusuardi, G. Garuti, M. Massobrio, L. Spagnolatti, D. Orlandini (Correggio (RE), Reggio Emilia, Italy)

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: 3311

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M. Lusuardi, G. Garuti, M. Massobrio, L. Spagnolatti, D. Orlandini (Correggio (RE), Reggio Emilia, Italy). Underutilization of spirometry in the hospital diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Eur Respir J 2008; 32: Suppl. 52, 3311

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