Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 41, Issue 5 , Pages 464-471 , November 2007

Health-Related Quality of Life in Adolescents with Wheezing Attacks

Received 20 February 2007 ,Accepted 6 June 2007.

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PII: S1054-139X(07)00253-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2007.06.002

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 41, Issue 5 , Pages 464-471 , November 2007

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