FEV6 and FEV1/FEV6 as an alternative for FVC and FEV1/FVC in monitoring response to prednisolone treatment

R. Boksem, R. Lindeboom, J. W. van den Berg (Zwolle, Amsterdam, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Quality measurement and improvement in lung function
Session: Quality measurement and improvement in lung function
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 3976
Disease area: Airway diseases

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