Electromyography of the parasternal intercostal muscles in bronchial hyperresponsiveness testing

V. MacBean, A. Ali, C. Wood, T. Fleming, A. Greenough, G.F. Rafferty, J. Moxham (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Bronchial challenge as a biomarker of respiratory disease
Session: Bronchial challenge as a biomarker of respiratory disease
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4718
Disease area: Airway diseases

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