FEV1/FEV6 versus FEV1/FVC in the spirometric detection of airway obstruction among Asians

E. Pingul, T. De Guia, F. Ayuyao (Quezon City, Philippines)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Current issues in airway physiology, pharmacology and monitoring
Session: Current issues in airway physiology, pharmacology and monitoring
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 1902
Disease area: Airway diseases

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E. Pingul, T. De Guia, F. Ayuyao (Quezon City, Philippines). FEV1/FEV6 versus FEV1/FVC in the spirometric detection of airway obstruction among Asians. Eur Respir J 2007; 30: Suppl. 51, 1902

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