Should forced expiratory volume in six seconds replace forced vital capacity to detect airway obstruction?

Hansen J. E., Sun X-G., Wasserman K.

Source: Eur Respir J 2006; 27: 1244-1250
Journal Issue: June
Disease area: Airway diseases

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