COPD and air travel: does hypoxia-altitude simulation testing predict in-flight respiratory symptoms?

Edvardsen Anne, Ryg Morten, Akerø Aina, Christensen Carl Christian, Skjønsberg Ole H.

Source: Eur Respir J 2013; 42: 1216-1223
Journal Issue: November
Disease area: Airway diseases

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