Effect of weight loss or gain on spirometry in obese adults.

E. Oostveen (Antwerp, Belgium), K. De Soomer (Antwerp, Belgium), S. Piedfort (Antwerp, Belgium), H. Cuypers (Antwerp, Belgium), J. Verbraecken (Antwerp, Belgium), H. Vaerenberg (Antwerp, Belgium)

Source: International Congress 2019 – Insights into physiological diagnostic services
Session: Insights into physiological diagnostic services
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3916
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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