Establishment of Reference Norms for Lung Function Parameters of Healthy Sri Lankan Tamils
Spirometry and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) are important measurements in diagnosing and monitoring of COPD and asthma. Ethnic specific reference equations are necessary in interpretation of these parameters. However, equations for Sri Lankan Tamil adults are not available. This study aims to es...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2019-01-01
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| Series: | Pulmonary Medicine |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/2169627 |