Is measurement of beta angle in flow volume loop usefull for diagnosis of peripheral airways obstruction

M. M. Zahmatkesh, A. Ehteshami Afshar, A. Asadian (Tehran, Islamic Republic Of Iran)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Quality spirometry: the only spirometry!
Session: Quality spirometry: the only spirometry!
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 3208
Disease area: Airway diseases

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