The fourier transform (FT) of the forced expiratory flow (FEF) curve provides a sensitive screening index for chronic lung disease

A. Anogeianaki, G. Ilonidis, G. Anogianakis, N. N. Negrev, A. Klisarova, N. Soumelidis, C. Pitsalidis (Thessaloniki, Greece; Varna, Bulgaria)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Interactions between pulmonary physiology and general medicine
Session: Interactions between pulmonary physiology and general medicine
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1410
Disease area: Airway diseases

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