An evidence based strategy for case-finding of COPD. Results of the Dutch DIMCA-Program

M. Albers, T. Schermer, Y. Heijdra, J. Molema, R. Akkermans, C. V. Weel (Nijmegen, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - COPD – the challenges for primary care
Session: COPD – the challenges for primary care
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2189
Disease area: Airway diseases

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