Determination of the closing volume and its value in the early detection of chronic obstructive lung disease
Ruff, F.; Salem, A.; Martin, E.; Even, P.; Parrot, J.L.; Brouet, G.
Le Poumon et le Coeur 31(5): 249-253
1975
ISSN/ISBN: 0032-5821 PMID: 1226341 Document Number: 91745
The determination of the closing volume appears as a good test for the early detection of obstructive lung diseases and of disorders in the ventilation distribution. Easy to perform, its use should become extensive. To make use of this investigation under the better possible conditions, it is strictly necessary to respect methodologic norms and an excellent technology and to be aware of some morphologic anomalies in the curves.