Peak inspiratory flow (PIF) relevance in the evaluation of COPD

A. Borba, G. Naveso, C. Oliveira, E. Magro, C. Rocha, A. Mineiro, J. Cardoso (Lisbon, Portugal)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Lung function I
Session: Lung function I
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2045
Disease area: Airway diseases

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