Estimated lung age in healthy Mediterranean adults cannot be predicted using reference equations derived from other populations

H. Ben Saad, A. Elhraiech, K. Hadj Mabrouk, C. Maatoug, S. Rouatbi (Sousse, Tunisia)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –New issues in lung function testing
Session: New issues in lung function testing
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3942
Disease area: Airway diseases

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