How do differences in absolute lung volumes contribute to ethnic differences in spirometry?

N. Gharbawi (LEICESTER, United Kingdom)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Assessing the impact of respiratory and sleep problems in children
Session: Assessing the impact of respiratory and sleep problems in children
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3328
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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