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. 1997 Jul;54(7):457–465. doi: 10.1136/oem.54.7.457

Lung function testing: methods and reference values for forced expiratory volume (FEV1) and transfer factor (TL).

J E Cotes 1, D J Chinn 1, J W Reed 1
PMCID: PMC1128813  PMID: 9282120

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