Detrended fluctuation analysis of peak expiratory flow and exacerbation frequency in COPD

Gavin C. Donaldson, Terence A.R. Seemungal, John R. Hurst, Jadwiga A. Wedzicha

Source: Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 1123-1129
Journal Issue: November
Disease area: Airway diseases

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