GLI 2012 equations define few spirometric anomalies in the general population: the PneumoLaus study

GLI 2012 equations define few spirometric anomalies in the general population: the PneumoLaus study

Abstract Background Reduced lung function predicts increased mortality, but its prevalence may vary depending on definition considered, use of bronchodilation and applied reference values. We aimed to assess lung function abnormalities in Lausanne, Switzerland, and their association with clinical hi...

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Main Authors: Alexandra Lenoir, Jean-William Fitting, Pedro-Manuel Marques-Vidal, Peter Vollenweider, Laurent P. Nicod
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
Spirometry
Population study
Airway obstruction
Lung restriction
GLI 2012
Smoking
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12931-018-0955-0

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