Can high quality spirometry according to ERS criteria be obtained regardless of age?

D. Schuermans, J. Vandevoorde, S. Verbanck, W. Vincken (Brussels, Belgium)

Source: International Congress 2014 – The impact of the Global Lung Initiative (GLI) reference equations and spirometry quality in all ages
Disease area: Airway diseases

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