Sensitivity and specificity of airway hyperreactivity (AHR) based on methacholine challenge (MCH) tests – Comparison of sGeff with FEV1 and MEF50 as target parameter

R. Kraemer, G. Giger, T. Sigrist, M. Frey (Berne, Switzerland)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Bronchial challenge as a biomarker of respiratory disease
Session: Bronchial challenge as a biomarker of respiratory disease
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4722
Disease area: Airway diseases

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