Instrument performance in the longitudinal measurement of diffusing capacity (DLco)

R. L. Jensen, J. G. Teeter, R. D. England, E. H. Pickering, H. M. Howell, R. O. Crapo (Salt Lake City, Groton, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Standardization of tests and equipment evaluation: from spirometry on wards
Session: Standardization of tests and equipment evaluation: from spirometry on wards
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1169
Disease area: Airway diseases

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