Study of correlation between forced vital capacity and demand for healthcare services in severe asthmatics

Conclusion For this sample we conclude, that reduced forced vital capacity correlated with asthma severity, defined by greater demand for care in the ER, ICU and hospital ward and was more evident in women.

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Source: Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine - July 21, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research