Use of reliever medication and unscheduled medical care: who are this ashma patients?

R. Gerardo, L. Pires, M. Emiliano, L. Semedo, M. J. Valente (Lisboa, Portugal)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Impact of patient education on cost-effectiveness of treatment
Session: Impact of patient education on cost-effectiveness of treatment
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2664
Disease area: Airway diseases

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