Longitudinal changes of body mass index, spirometry and diffusion in a general population

Bottai M., Pistelli F., Di Pede F., Carrozzi L., Baldacci S., Matteelli G., Scognamiglio A., Viegi G.

Source: Eur Respir J 2002; 20: 665-673
Journal Issue: September
Disease area: Airway diseases

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