Value of FEV1/FEV6 in the diagnosis of airway obstruction

S. Wesolowski, P. Boros, M. Franczuk (Warsaw, Poland)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - COPD: insights from structure and function
Session: COPD: insights from structure and function
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 823
Disease area: Airway diseases

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S. Wesolowski, P. Boros, M. Franczuk (Warsaw, Poland). Value of FEV1/FEV6 in the diagnosis of airway obstruction. Eur Respir J 2004; 24: Suppl. 48, 823

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