Consensus statement for inert gas washout measurement using multiple- and single- breath tests

Robinson Paul D., Latzin Philipp, Verbanck Sylvia, Hall Graham L., Horsley Alexander, Gappa Monika, Thamrin Cindy, Arets Hubertus G.M., Aurora Paul, Fuchs Susanne I., King Gregory G., Lum Sooky, Macleod Kenneth, Paiva Manuel, Pillow Jane J., Ranganathan Sarah, Ratjen Felix, Singer Florian, Sonnappa Samatha, Stocks Janet, Subbarao Padmaja, Thompson Bruce R., Gustafsson Per M.

Source: Eur Respir J 2013; 41: 507-522
Journal Issue: March
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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