How should airways resistance be measured in young children: mask or mouthpiece?

Child F., Clayton S., Davies S., Fryer A.A., Jones P.W., Lenney W.

Source: Eur Respir J 2001; 17: 1244-1249
Journal Issue: June
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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