The relationship between peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) and forced expiratroy volume in the first second (FEV1) at low levels of FEV1. Implications for the assessment of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) in primary care

P. T. White, E. Cajeat, T. Fleming, D. Nolan, B. Gray (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Asthma, COPD and management in primary care
Session: Asthma, COPD and management in primary care
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2456
Disease area: Airway diseases

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