Short-term effects of physiotherapy on ventilation inhomogeneity in cystic fibrosis patients with moderate to severe lung disease

A. Pfleger, M. Steinbacher, E. Weinhandl, M. Wagner, E. Eber (Graz, Austria)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Cystic fibrosis: physiotherapy, exercise and lung function in adults and children
Session: Cystic fibrosis: physiotherapy, exercise and lung function in adults and children
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3598
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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