Expiratory airflow limitation and airways obstruction in COPD: Different patterns of the same disease?

L. Novelli, S. Khirani, F. Tarantini, G. Michetti, A. Pesci, A. Rossi (Bergamo, Monza, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Airways and lung mechanics in subjects of all ages
Session: Airways and lung mechanics in subjects of all ages
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 420
Disease area: Airway diseases

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