Spirometry quality control - documentation of random variability

J. C. Waterhouse, C. G. Billings, L. M. Bradshaw, D. Fishwick (Sheffield, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Lung function from IC to telemedicine
Session: Lung function from IC to telemedicine
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2365
Disease area: Airway diseases

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