Comparing two different algorithms of calculating LCI and FRC from N2 MBW in children with CF

Christina Kavouridou (Brämhult, Sweden), Christina Kavouridou, Per Gustafsson, Monica Rosberg, Anders Lindblad

Source: International Congress 2015 – Cystic fibrosis: physiology, biomarkers, microbiology and miscellaneous
Session: Cystic fibrosis: physiology, biomarkers, microbiology and miscellaneous
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2051
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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