Effects of adopting the new global lung function initiative 2012 reference equations on the interpretation of spirometry

Background: The recently generated spirometry reference equations from the Global Lung Function Initiative (GLI2012) provide a long-awaited opportunity for the adoption of a globally applicable set of normal reference values. Objective: The aim of this study was to document the likely interpretative...

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Main Authors: Brazzale, D., Hall, Graham, Pretto, J.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Karger 2013
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/54994