Spirometry, lung volumes, airway hyperresponsiveness, and FeNO measurements: basic principles

K. Nielsen (Copenhagen, Denmark)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - PG11 Paediatric lung function testing - an interactive course
Session: PG11 Paediatric lung function testing - an interactive course
Session type: Postgraduate Course
Number: 42
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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