Characterisation of leaks during multiple breath washout and their influence on test results

Nina Lenherr (Basel, Switzerland), Nina Lenherr, Kerstin Jost, Linn Hornwall, Florian Singer, Sophie Yammine, Philipp Latzin

Source: International Congress 2015 – Paediatric respiratory physiology
Session: Paediatric respiratory physiology
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1263
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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