Measurements of carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaled air and calculation of alveolar-capillary membrane diffusion capacity

E. Babarskov, E. Stepanov, Y. Shulagin, A. Cherniak, Z. Aisanov, A. Chuchalin (Moscow, Russian Federation)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Airway calibre, airway challenge and assessment of oxygenation
Session: Airway calibre, airway challenge and assessment of oxygenation
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1292
Disease area: Airway diseases

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