Obstructive and restrictive spirometric patterns: fixed cut-offs for FEV1/FEV6 and FEV6

Vandevoorde J., Verbanck S., Schuermans D., Kartounian J., Vincken W.

Source: Eur Respir J 2006; 27: 378-383
Journal Issue: February
Disease area: Airway diseases

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