Peak flow is not strictly comparable by gauge and spirometry in many patients

C. Bradley, H. Tighe, P. Ind (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Quality of diagnosis and assessment in primary care
Session: Quality of diagnosis and assessment in primary care
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3771
Disease area: Airway diseases

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