Using respiratory mechanics to explain and interpret spirometry

John Gibson (Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom)

Source: International Congress 2015 – PG7 Basic respiratory mechanics
Session: PG7 Basic respiratory mechanics
Session type: Postgraduate Course
Number: 66
Disease area: Airway diseases

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