Diagnostic value of determining static versus dynamic lung volumes in the recognition of airways responsiveness to a bronchodilator in asthmatic children

L. Mappa, A. Nigro, R. Giorgio, A. Balenzano, R. Camodeca, V. Bosco, N. Rigillo (Bari, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - News in inhalation therapy and devices in childhood asthma
Session: News in inhalation therapy and devices in childhood asthma
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3294
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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