FEV6 or FVC to detect airway obstruction in the community setting?

M. Swanney (Christchurch, New Zealand)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - PG17 - Lung function measurement in the community
Session: PG17 - Lung function measurement in the community
Session type: Postgraduate Course
Number: 147
Disease area: Airway diseases

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