Ratio between forced expiratory flow between 25% and 75% of VC and FVC as a determinant of airway reactivity and sensitivity to methacholine

P. Seber, N. Akalin (Alanya, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Airway regulation, provocation and monitoring – I
Session: Airway regulation, provocation and monitoring – I
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1296
Disease area: Airway diseases

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