An investigation of peak cough flow (PCF) rates in patients post lung resection

K. Devenney, C. Griffin, S. Mitchell, E. Guinan, R. Ryan (Dublin, Ireland)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Exercise, physiotherapy techniques and assessment in different chronic conditions
Session: Exercise, physiotherapy techniques and assessment in different chronic conditions
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 5075

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K. Devenney, C. Griffin, S. Mitchell, E. Guinan, R. Ryan (Dublin, Ireland). An investigation of peak cough flow (PCF) rates in patients post lung resection. Eur Respir J 2013; 42: Suppl. 57, 5075

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