An alternative approach to define reference values of whole-body plethysmography in infants, children and adults

Richard Kraemer (Berne, Switzerland), Richard Kraemer, Hans-Jürgen Smith

Source: International Congress 2016 – The future of lung function is beginning now
Session: The future of lung function is beginning now
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 4406
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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Richard Kraemer (Berne, Switzerland), Richard Kraemer, Hans-Jürgen Smith. An alternative approach to define reference values of whole-body plethysmography in infants, children and adults. Eur Respir J 2016; 48: Suppl. 60, 4406

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