Intra- and intersession variability of the single-breath determination of carbon monoxide diffusing capacity

K. De Soomer, H. Vaerenberg, W. De Backer, E. Oostveen (Antwerp, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Lung function today and tomorrow II
Session: Lung function today and tomorrow II
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1218

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