Impact of the choice of CO and NO conductance values on the interpretation of CO and NO diffusion capacities

H. Guenard, C. Kays, S. Lalande, J. B. Martinot (Bordeaux, France; Bruxelles, Namur, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Respiratory physiology in health and disease
Session: Respiratory physiology in health and disease
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3494
Disease area: Airway diseases

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