Using the lower limit of normal to classify lung disease misses at risk people

D. Mannino, E. Diaz (Lexington, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - COPD: burden of disease, imaging and management
Session: COPD: burden of disease, imaging and management
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2955
Disease area: Airway diseases

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