Lung diffusion measurement: effects of alveolar volume changes on diffusing capacity and implications in restrictive lung disease

H. Stam (Dordrecht, The Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - PG13 - Lung diffusion measurements in diseases
Session: PG13 - Lung diffusion measurements in diseases
Session type: Postgraduate Course
Number: 74
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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