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Asthma diagnosis device not being fully utilised

A spirometer is a simple but very effective tool in diagnosing asthma. However, asthma educator Karen Meyerson says that it is not used often enough in diagnosis.

Source: summary of medical news story as reported by Grand Rapids Press

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About: Asthma diagnosis device not being fully utilised

Date: 13 June 2004

Source: Grand Rapids Press

URL: http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grpress/index.ssf?/base/features-0/108712196764780.xml

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