Will lung distension become a functional diagnostic criterion for COPD?

O. Bouzekri (CONSTANTINE, Algeria)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Lung function testing in different patient categories
Session: Lung function testing in different patient categories
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 2488
Disease area: Airway diseases

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