Elastance bronchodilator response reflects asthma pathology

S. Bhatawadekar, D. Leary, S. Fulton, P. Hernandez, C. McParland, G. Maksym (Halifax, Canada)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Lung function tests to monitor airway diseases
Session: Lung function tests to monitor airway diseases
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4695
Disease area: Airway diseases

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S. Bhatawadekar, D. Leary, S. Fulton, P. Hernandez, C. McParland, G. Maksym (Halifax, Canada). Elastance bronchodilator response reflects asthma pathology. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: Suppl. 57, 4695

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