The need for pre-treatment spirometry in suspected asthma

N. Roberts, R. Haffenden, M. R. Partridge (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Diagnosing, monitoring and treating respiratory diseases in primary care
Session: Diagnosing, monitoring and treating respiratory diseases in primary care
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3507
Disease area: Airway diseases

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