Comparison of BMI and central obesity between asthma and COPD patients

E. Babalj, Z. Stojanovski, J. Minov, G. Andonovski, D. Andjelkovic, A. Lazarevska (Skopje, Fyrom)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Issues in the management of COPD in the community
Session: Issues in the management of COPD in the community
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3517
Disease area: Airway diseases

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