Airway resistance during the methacholine challenge test: Comparison between impulse oscillometry and plethysmographic technique

E. Beretta, F. Tana, A. Aliverti, L. Novelli, G. S. Grasso, G. Miserocchi (Monza, Milan, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Lung and airway function
Session: Lung and airway function
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2132
Disease area: Airway diseases

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