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Abstract
Whole-body plethysmography is considered the "gold standard" for intrathoracic gas volume measurements and the measurement of specific airway resistance. These parameters are essential to assess a restrictive impairment, overinflation of the lungs and airflow obstruction.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20878303 DOI: 10.1007/s00063-010-1106-7
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Med Klin (Munich) ISSN: 0723-5003