The differences between Helium Dilution and Body Plethysmography and its relationship with airway resistance

M. D'Ascanio (Roma (RM), Italy), F. Viccaro (Roma (RM), Italy), N. Calabro (Roma (RM), Italy), D. Pizzirusso (Roma (RM), Italy), G. Guerrieri (Roma (RM), Italy), C. Salvucci (Roma (RM), Italy), A. Ricci (Roma (RM), Italy)

Source: Virtual Congress 2020 – Investigations of COPD
Session: Investigations of COPD
Session type: E-poster session
Number: 3279
Disease area: Airway diseases

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