Correlation between sniff nasal inspiratory pressure (SNIP) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis functional rating scale (ALSFRS) in ALS patients

E. Boniello, A. Cassano, P. Carratu, F. Gadaleta, V. N. Valerio, D. Lacedonia, A. Mallardi, O. Resta (Bari, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Clinical physiology: blood gases, muscle function and ventilation
Session: Clinical physiology: blood gases, muscle function and ventilation
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1142
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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E. Boniello, A. Cassano, P. Carratu, F. Gadaleta, V. N. Valerio, D. Lacedonia, A. Mallardi, O. Resta (Bari, Italy). Correlation between sniff nasal inspiratory pressure (SNIP) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis functional rating scale (ALSFRS) in ALS patients. Eur Respir J 2007; 30: Suppl. 51, 1142

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