Are medical grade oxygen and compressed air distinguishable?

I. Galloway, A. Dale, R. A. McIvor, C. P. McParland, P. Hernandez (Halifax, Canada)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Assessment of lung function, telemonitoring and quality of life
Session: Assessment of lung function, telemonitoring and quality of life
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 999
Disease area: Airway diseases

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