The role of forced partial expiratory flows to test the bronchodilator response in COPD

J.B. Martinot, H. Guenard, A. Chambellan, P.E. Silkoff (Namur, Belgium; Bordeaux, Nantes, Paris, France)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Pathophysiological mechanisms in disease: new insights
Session: Pathophysiological mechanisms in disease: new insights
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 246
Disease area: Airway diseases

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