The impact of the new Global Lung Function Initiative TLCO reference values on trial inclusion for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Monique Wapenaar, Jelle R. Miedema, Catharina J. Lammering, Frans W. Mertens, Marlies S. Wijsenbeek

Source: Eur Respir J, 53 (2) 1801895; 10.1183/13993003.01895-2018
Journal Issue: February
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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