Correlation between spirometry, six minute walk test and HRCT characteristics of patients with interstitial lung diseases in a tertiary care center in Sri Lanka

A. Siribaddana, M.T. Muthunayake, D.L.B. Dassanayake, N. Nadesan, S. Ileperuma, L. Gamage (Kandy, Sri Lanka)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Diffuse parenchymal lung disease IV
Session: Diffuse parenchymal lung disease IV
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3673
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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