Peak expiratory flow records for the diagnosis of occupational asthma: the effect of data quantity on diagnostic sensitivity and specificity

W. Anees, V. Huggins, S. Burge (Birmingham, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Exposure to allergens and chemicals: clincial and mechanistical studies
Session: Exposure to allergens and chemicals: clincial and mechanistical studies
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1885
Disease area: Airway diseases

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