COPD in Non-Smokers in South Asia: An Under Estimated and Unrecognized Condition

Authors

  • Rano Mal Piryani
  • Suneel Piryani

Keywords:

COPD, Non smpkers, south asia

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2023-10-04

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Piryani RM, Piryani S. COPD in Non-Smokers in South Asia: An Under Estimated and Unrecognized Condition. J Liaq Uni Med Health Sci [Internet]. 2023 Oct. 4 [cited 2024 Sep. 8];22(03):154. Available from: http://ojs.lumhs.edu.pk/index.php/jlumhs/article/view/1259

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Vol. 22 No. 03 (2023): Journal of Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences

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