Fixed ratio or lower limit of normal for the FEV1/VC ratio: Relation to symptoms and extended lung function tests

S. Frantz, P. Wollmer, G. Engström, M. Dencker, C. G. Löfdahl, U. Nihlén (Malmö, Lund, Sweden)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Assessing the prevalence of COPD in the general population
Session: Assessing the prevalence of COPD in the general population
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 944
Disease area: Airway diseases

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