Comparison of a portable device versus a specific spirometer for cough flow testing
Conclusions: In this evaluation, including patients with heterogeneous disorders and normal controls, CPF readings were on average significantly higher when measured using the equipment with the CPF testing dedicated software; moreover this device allows for a better assessment of the cough maneuvers including visualization of the cough flow-volume loops.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Maia Silva, A., Viamonte, S., Machado Vaz, I., Almeida, M., Gomes, A., Silva, F., Winck, J. C. Tags: Monitoring Airway Disease Source Type: research
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