The recent multi-ethnic global lung initiative 2012 (GLI2012) reference values don’t reflect contemporary Mediterranean spirometry

H. Ben Saad, M. N. Elattar, K. Hadj Mabrouk, C. Maatoug, S. Rouatbi (Sousse., Sousse, Tunisia)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Early diagnosis and effectiveness of disease management in primary care
Session: Early diagnosis and effectiveness of disease management in primary care
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2409
Disease area: Airway diseases

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