The use of noseclips during spirometry – is it really necessary?

C. Newall, T. M. McCauley, J. Shakespeare, B. G. Cooper (Birmingham, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - The evolving role of spirometry
Session: The evolving role of spirometry
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1609
Disease area: Airway diseases

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