FEV6 is an acceptable surrogate for FVC in the exclusion of restriction

M. P. Swanney, L. E. Beckert, L. A. Wallace, R. L. Jensen, R. O. Crapo (Christchurch, New Zealand; Salt Lake City, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Lung Physiology: clinical
Session: Lung Physiology: clinical
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1885
Disease area: Airway diseases

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