Lung function decline and variability in end stage cystic fibrosis

G. Jifon, A. Ponnuswamy, S. Ashiq, J. F. Greenwood, M. Ledson, M. Walshaw (Liverpool, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Cystic fibrosis: understanding a complex disease
Session: Cystic fibrosis: understanding a complex disease
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 479
Disease area: Airway diseases

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