How to diagnose restrictive ventilatory defect by spirometry, and reduce the number of lung volumes measurements?

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

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Lung function today and tomorrow II
Session: Lung function today and tomorrow II
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1210
Disease area: Airway diseases

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S. Wesolowski, P. Boros (Warsaw, Poland). How to diagnose restrictive ventilatory defect by spirometry, and reduce the number of lung volumes measurements?. Eur Respir J 2011; 38: Suppl. 55, 1210

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Richter Zjuul - 26.11.2011 02:10
Very interesting. Could you send a copy to my email please? Thank you!
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