Audit of inter-spirometer reproducibility of FEV1 in 4 spirometers over 20 measurement days. Observation of variability in FEV1 in a normal subject over 20 measurement days

D. Muncaster, W. Mitchell (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Assessing the airways: innovation, applications and pitfalls
Session: Assessing the airways: innovation, applications and pitfalls
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1123
Disease area: Airway diseases

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