Correlation between Lung Clearance Index (LCI) with SF6 and single breath diffusing capacity testing in elderly patients

M. Welsner (Essen, Germany)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Chronic airway disease: markers of disease impact
Session: Chronic airway disease: markers of disease impact
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 4009

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