A Simple Measure to Assess Hyperinflation and Air Trapping: 1-Forced Expiratory Volume in Three Second / Forced Vital Capacity

Background: Several recent studies have suggested that 1 minus-forced expiratory volume expired in 3 seconds / forced vital capacity (1-FEV3/FVC) may be an indicator of distal airway obstruction and a promising measure to evaluate small airways dysfunction. Aims: To investigate the associations of...

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Main Authors: Sermin Börekçi, Tunçalp Demir, Aslı Görek Dilektaşlı, Melahat Uygun, Nurhayat Yıldırım
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Publishing House 2017-04-01
Series:Balkan Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://balkanmedicaljournal.org/text.php?lang=en&id=1667