Using arm span to estimate height: comparative evaluation of impact of three measures of height on interpretation of spirometry

S. Chhabra (Delhi, India)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Lung function I
Session: Lung function I
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2057
Disease area: Airway diseases

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