Progression of pulmonary hyperinflation and trapped gas associated with genetic and environmental factors in children with cystic fibrosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Functional deterioration in cystic fibrosis (CF) may be reflected by increasing bronchial obstruction and, as recently shown, by ventilation inhomogeneities. This study investigated which physiological factors (airway obstruction, ve...

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Main Authors: Ammann Roland A, Baldwin David N, Kraemer Richard, Frey Urs, Gallati Sabina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-11-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/7/1/138