Oscillatory resistances measurement is an useful and reliable test to assess bronchial obstruction and reversibility

V. D‘Emilio, M. Contoli, A. Ferraro, E. Paolucci, A. Ciaccia, A. Cogo (Ferrara, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Physiology in normal subjects
Session: Physiology in normal subjects
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3539
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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