Peak expiratory flow (PEF) measurement: a new approach

K. Nimako, N. Stolagiewicz, T. K. Loke (Croydon, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Lung function, airways and cough
Session: Lung function, airways and cough
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 635
Disease area: Airway diseases

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K. Nimako, N. Stolagiewicz, T. K. Loke (Croydon, United Kingdom). Peak expiratory flow (PEF) measurement: a new approach. Eur Respir J 2008; 32: Suppl. 52, 635

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