FEV1/FEV3 ratio: a potential alternative to full spirometry for patients unable to sustain forced expiration?

N. Siddique, P. Yeung, M. Janczewski, S. Allen (Bournemouth, Poole, United Kingdom; Hong Kong, China)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Lung function and therapy in obstructive lung diseases
Session: Lung function and therapy in obstructive lung diseases
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 4369
Disease area: Airway diseases

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