Reasons for referral for pulmonary function testing: An audit of four Australian adult lung function laboratories

J. Pretto, P. Guy, D. Brazzale, J. Williams, M. Hensley (Newcastle, Clayton, Heidelberg, Bundoora, Australia)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Highlights in lung function 2011
Session: Highlights in lung function 2011
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3421

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J. Pretto, P. Guy, D. Brazzale, J. Williams, M. Hensley (Newcastle, Clayton, Heidelberg, Bundoora, Australia). Reasons for referral for pulmonary function testing: An audit of four Australian adult lung function laboratories. Eur Respir J 2011; 38: Suppl. 55, 3421

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