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Assessment of the response to triple therapy in paediatric patients with cystic fibrosis using spirometry, sweat testing and chest computed tomography Cover

Assessment of the response to triple therapy in paediatric patients with cystic fibrosis using spirometry, sweat testing and chest computed tomography

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|Feb 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pneum-2025-0040 | Journal eISSN: 2247-059X | Journal ISSN: 2067-2993
Language: English
Page range: 149 - 158
Published on: Feb 19, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: Volume open

© 2026 Andreea-Valentina Stănică, Dana-Maria Moşescu, Simona Moşescu, Anda Mincu, Alexandru Ulmeanu, published by Romanian Society of Pneumology
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