Derivation and validation of a simplified equation to screen for obstructive airway disease (OAD), in resource limited settings, using a handheld peak flow meter

L. Pinto (Montréal, QC, Canada)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Lung function, respiratory symptoms and obstructive sleep apnoea
Session: Lung function, respiratory symptoms and obstructive sleep apnoea
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 1194
Disease area: Airway diseases

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