Journal of Cystic Fibrosis
Volume 2, Issue 1 , Pages 38-41 , March 2003

Cultural issues in cystic fibrosis

  • Alistair J.A Duff

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PII: S1569-1993(03)00007-9

doi: 10.1016/S1569-1993(03)00007-9

Journal of Cystic Fibrosis
Volume 2, Issue 1 , Pages 38-41 , March 2003