FVC variability in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and role of 6-min walk test to predict further change

Steven D. Nathan, Ming Yang, Elizabeth A. Morgenthien, John L. Stauffer

Source: Eur Respir J, 55 (5) 1902151; 10.1183/13993003.02151-2019
Journal Issue: May
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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