Assessment of diffusion capacity (TLCO) by the rebreathing method in healthy young children: preliminary results

M. Chaussain, C. Peiffer, B. Raffestin, M. Oswald, V. Diaz, M. Boule (Paris, France)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Paediatric respiratory physiology - methodological aspects
Session: Paediatric respiratory physiology - methodological aspects
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1473
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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