Spirometry biological controls: The scientist who cried wolf

Maureen P Swanney (Christchurch, New Zealand), Maureen P. Swanney, Josh D. Stanton

Source: International Congress 2016 – The best is yet to come in terms of lung function
Session: The best is yet to come in terms of lung function
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 286
Disease area: Airway diseases

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