The reproducibility and responsiveness of the lung clearance index in bronchiectasis

Grillo Lizzie, Irving Samantha, Hansell David M., Nair Arjun, Annan Bertrand, Ward Simon, Bilton Diana, Main Eleanor, Davies Jane, Bush Andrew, Wilson Robert, Loebinger Michael R.

Source: Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 1645-1653
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