New reference equations: What changes in diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide interpretation?

T. Duarte (Setúbal, Portugal), M. Silva (Setúbal, Portugal), C. Rijo (Setúbal, Portugal), S. Sousa (Setúbal, Portugal), P. Duarte (Setúbal, Portugal)

Source: Virtual Congress 2020 – Advances in lung function practice
Session: Advances in lung function practice
Session type: E-poster session
Number: 2171

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