Is inspiratory capacity (IC) better correlated with functional exercise capacity than FEV1 in COPD patients?

H.S. Wong, H.L. Ng, C.B.L. Kang (Singapore, Singapore)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Lung function tests in monitoring airway diseases
Session: Lung function tests in monitoring airway diseases
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2240
Disease area: Airway diseases

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