Effect of raised lung volume (RVRTC) technique on V'maxFRC in infants

S. Lum, G. Hulskamp, A. F. Hoo, A. Cantarella, J. Stocks (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Bridging the gap - lung function from infancy through childhood
Session: Bridging the gap - lung function from infancy through childhood
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 251
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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