The need to change the method for defining mild airway obstruction

Quanjer P.H., Enright P.L., Miller M.R., Stocks J., Ruppel G., Swanney M.P., Crapo R.O., Pedersen O.F., Falaschetti E., Schouten J.P., Jensen R.L.

Source: Eur Respir J 2011; 37: 720-722
Journal Issue: March
Disease area: Airway diseases

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