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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Using the lower limit of normal for the FEV1/FVC ratio reduces the misclassification of airway obstruction

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  1. Dr M P Swanney, Respiratory Physiology Laboratory, 4th Floor Riverside Building, Christchurch Hospital, Private Bag 4710, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand; maureen.swanney{at}cdhb.govt.nz
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Swanney MP, Ruppel G, Enright PL, et al
Using the lower limit of normal for the FEV1/FVC ratio reduces the misclassification of airway obstruction
Thorax 2008;63:1046-1051.

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  • Received March 3, 2008
  • Accepted July 5, 2008
  • First published September 11, 2008.
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September 11, 2008

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