FEF25-75% based on FEV6 is significantly less variable than the traditional FEF25-75%

M. P. Swanney, L. E. Beckert, C. M. Frampton, R. L. Jensen, R. O. Crapo (Christchurch, New Zealand; Salt Lake City, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - COPD: insights from structure and function
Session: COPD: insights from structure and function
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 822
Disease area: Airway diseases

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M. P. Swanney, L. E. Beckert, C. M. Frampton, R. L. Jensen, R. O. Crapo (Christchurch, New Zealand; Salt Lake City, United States Of America). FEF25-75% based on FEV6 is significantly less variable than the traditional FEF25-75%. Eur Respir J 2004; 24: Suppl. 48, 822

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