Improved survival with increased IC/TLC ratio, DLCO and FEV1 in an analysis of a COPD pulmonary function database

D. Balfe, Z. Mosenifar (Los Angeles, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Lung and airway function
Session: Lung and airway function
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2135
Disease area: Airway diseases

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D. Balfe, Z. Mosenifar (Los Angeles, United States Of America). Improved survival with increased IC/TLC ratio, DLCO and FEV1 in an analysis of a COPD pulmonary function database. Eur Respir J 2011; 38: Suppl. 55, 2135

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