FEV1/FEV6 as an alternative to FEV1/FVC in diagnosing airway obstruction using USA and European reference values in an elderly Irish population

J. M. Kelly, P. J. Manning, P. G. Goodman (Glasnevin, Kevin Street, Ireland)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - The evolving role of spirometry
Session: The evolving role of spirometry
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1613
Disease area: Airway diseases

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