Does body height reduction influence interpretation of lung function in COPD patients?

Kjensli A., Ryg M., Falch J.A., Armbrecht G., Diep L.M., Eriksen E.F., Ellingsen I.

Source: Eur Respir J 2010; 36: 540-548
Journal Issue: September
Disease area: Airway diseases

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