Effect of ivacaftor on lung clearance index and FEV1 in subjects with CF who have the G551D-CFTR mutation and mild lung disease

F. Ratjen, H. Sheridan, P.S. Lee, T. Song, A. Stone, J. Davies (Toronto, Canada; London, United Kingdom; Cambridge, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Cystic fibrosis (adults and children): new therapies and detection of early lung disease
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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