Measurement of FEF25–75% and FEF75% does not contribute to clinical decision making

Quanjer Philip H., Weiner Daniel J., Pretto Jeffrey J., Brazzale Danny J., Boros Piotr W.

Source: Eur Respir J 2014; 43: 1051-1058
Journal Issue: April
Disease area: Airway diseases

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