Tuberculosis associates with both airflow obstruction and low lung function: BOLD results

Amaral André F.S., Coton Sonia, Kato Bernet, Tan Wan C., Studnicka Michael, Janson Christer, Gislason Thorarinn, Mannino David, Bateman Eric D., Buist Sonia, Burney Peter G.J.

Source: Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 1104-1112
Journal Issue: October
Disease area: Airway diseases

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