Advance lung function testing: Lung Volumes(TLC) & Diffusing Capacity(DLco) diagnoses substantial pulmonary function impairment in treated Pulmonary Tuberculosis patients

D. Christopher (Vellore (Tamil Nadu), India), D. Roy (Vellore (Tamil Nadu), India), D. Shankar (Vellore (Tamil Nadu), India), B. Thangakunam (Vellore (Tamil Nadu), India)

Source: Virtual Congress 2020 – Tuberculosis and society
Session: Tuberculosis and society
Session type: E-poster session
Number: 1445

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