Asthma control test (ACTÔ) problem and the complementary effect by peak flow rate (PEFR) measurement at outpatient department

Y. Obase, H. Shimizu, T. Sugiu, T. Ohfuji, Y. Ohue, N. Miyashita, Y. Kobashi, M. Oka (Kurashiki, Japan)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Risk factors for asthma versus asthma control
Session: Risk factors for asthma versus asthma control
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3707
Disease area: Airway diseases

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