What role may symptoms play in the diagnosis of airflow limitation? – a study in an elderly population

A. Medbo, H. Melbye (Tromsø, Norway)

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: 3505
Disease area: Airway diseases

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