Lung clearance index is increased in high-risk preschool wheezers and is associated with asthma control

P. Subbarao (Toronto, ON, Canada)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Diagnostic tools and comorbidities in paediatric asthma
Session: Diagnostic tools and comorbidities in paediatric asthma
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4493
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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