Effects of Age on 1-Second Forced Expiratory Volume Response to Bronchodilation

Background: The bronchodilation test is used to detect reversible airways obstruction, considered important for diagnosing asthma. However, little is known about the effects of age on the bronchodilation response. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of age on the bronchodilation respon...

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Main Authors: Ching-Lung Liu, Chien-Liang Wu, Yen-Ta Lu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taiwan Society of Geriatric Emergency and Critical Medicine (TSGECM) 2009-09-01
Series:International Journal of Gerontology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1873959809700407