Comparison of two methods of detection of expiratory flow limitation (EFL) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): Sinusoids vs. Impulse oscillometry

L. Govoni, S. Baldi, P. Pompilio, A. Pedotti, R. Dellacà (Pavia, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Spotlight on lung function
Session: Spotlight on lung function
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3679
Disease area: Airway diseases

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