Expiratory flow limitation in COPD – when does it happen and how do you know?

R. Farré (Barcelona, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - New insights into COPD pathophysiology
Session: New insights into COPD pathophysiology
Session type: Symposium
Number: 2720
Disease area: Airway diseases

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