Utility of a Simple Expiratory Pressure Measurement Device in the Evaluation of Pulmonary Function

Summary: Background: Society is rapidly aging worldwide, and the incidence of chronic respiratory disease is increasing. Because spirometry requires specialized equipment and is not widely available, a technique that can easily and objectively evaluate pulmonary function is needed. Methods: A total...

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Main Authors: Misako Higashijima, Hiroyasu Shiozu, Tomotaka Ueda, Chiharu Kurozumi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taiwan Society of Geriatric Emergency and Critical Medicine (TSGECM) 2018-09-01
Series:International Journal of Gerontology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1873959817301631