Reference equations for lung function screening of healthy never-smoking adults aged 18-80 years

Kuster S. P., Kuster D., Schindler C., Rochat M. K., Braun J., Held L., Brandli O.

Source: Eur Respir J 2008; 31: 860-868
Journal Issue: April
Disease area: Airway diseases

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