Shortened Lung Clearance Index is a repeatable and sensitive test in children and adults with cystic fibrosis

BACKGROUND: Lung clearance index (LCI) derived from sulfur hexafluoride (SF(6)) multiple breath washout (MBW) is a sensitive measure of lung disease in people with cystic fibrosis (CF). However, it can be time-consuming, limiting its use clinically. AIM: To compare the repeatability, sensitivity and...

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Autores principales: Hannon, David, Bradley, Judy M, Bradbury, Ian, Bell, Nicholas, Elborn, J Stuart, O'Neill, Katherine
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BMJ Publishing Group 2014
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Cystic Fibrosis
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4212720/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25478180
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjresp-2014-000031

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4212720/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25478180
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjresp-2014-000031

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