How to select appropriate reference values for spirometry

M. Aussems, C. P. M. van der Grinten (Maastricht, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - The evolving role of spirometry
Session: The evolving role of spirometry
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1612
Disease area: Airway diseases

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