The potential role of the Lung Clearance Index 5% in the detection of ventilation inhomogeneity in children

F. De Baets (Ghent, Belgium)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Diagnostic tools and comorbidities in paediatric asthma
Session: Diagnostic tools and comorbidities in paediatric asthma
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4494
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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