Alternative ways of expressing FEV1 and mortality in elderly people with and without COPD

Pedone Claudio, Scarlata Simone, Scichilone Nicola, Forastiere Francesco, Bellia Vincenzo, Antonelli-Incalzi Raffaele

Source: Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 800-805
Journal Issue: April
Disease area: Airway diseases

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