Ways to shorten the lung clearance index measurement I – Are three measurements needed?

S. Yammine, F. Singer, C. Abbas, P. Latzin (Bern, Switzerland)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - New understanding of childhood lung disease through physiological measurement
Session: New understanding of childhood lung disease through physiological measurement
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4604
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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S. Yammine, F. Singer, C. Abbas, P. Latzin (Bern, Switzerland). Ways to shorten the lung clearance index measurement I – Are three measurements needed?. Eur Respir J 2012; 40: Suppl. 56, 4604

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