Total lung capacity (TLC) or vital capacity (VC) - which is more reduced in interstitial lung disease (ILD) patients?

P. Boros, L. Radwan, J. Kowalski (Warsaw, Poland)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Interstitial lung diseases
Session: Interstitial lung diseases
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1028
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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