Volume dependence of airway resistance assessed by body plethysmography – identification of overweight-induced airway obstruction

H. Dressel, A. Jobst, D. De la Motte, F. Gamarra, R. Huber, J. Seissler, H. J. Smith, W. Steinhaeusser, D. Nowak, R. A. Jörres (Munich, Höchberg, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Lung function in adults and children
Session: Lung function in adults and children
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 389
Disease area: Airway diseases

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