Mid expiratory time (MET) – A quick pointer to the clinicians in the diagnosis of airway obstruction

J. Balachandran (Kollam, India)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - New diagnostic approaches in respiratory function
Session: New diagnostic approaches in respiratory function
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1057
Disease area: Airway diseases

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J. Balachandran (Kollam, India). Mid expiratory time (MET) – A quick pointer to the clinicians in the diagnosis of airway obstruction. Eur Respir J 2010; 36: Suppl. 54, 1057

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