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Fig. 9.24
Boxplot for the non-linear distortions in the healthy groups; there is a significant differ-
ence between groups (
p<
0
.
0046)
Fig. 9.25
Boxplot for the non-linear distortions in the asthma and COPD diagnosed groups; there
is a significant difference between groups (
p<
0
.
0113)
9.6 Summary
In this final chapter, some of the most revolutionary ideas with respect to analyzing
respiratory system have been put forward to the reader. The non-linear effects in the
respiratory signals and in the related measurement instrumentation during FOT tests