Helium or nitrogen: That's the question?

L. Martin, S. Cornelussen, P. Bongaerts, C. van der Grinten (Maastricht, Netherlands)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Respiratory function: quality and new technologies
Session: Respiratory function: quality and new technologies
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1993
Disease area: Airway diseases

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L. Martin, S. Cornelussen, P. Bongaerts, C. van der Grinten (Maastricht, Netherlands). Helium or nitrogen: That's the question?. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: Suppl. 58, 1993

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