Source: Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 1589-1597
Disease area: Airway diseases



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Harvey Ben-Gary, Strulovici-Barel Yael, Kaner Robert J., Sanders Abraham, Vincent Thomas L., Mezey Jason G., Crystal Ronald G.. Risk of COPD with obstruction in active smokers with normal spirometry and reduced diffusion capacity. Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 1589-1597

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