Which statement best describes the measurement of lung volumes in children?
A) Body plethysmography is accurate and easy to perform.
B) Children younger than 10 years should be tested with a helium dilution technique.
C) Children younger than 8 years are usually not able to perform N2 washout.
D) Single-breath gas dilution (He) is preferred.
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