Peak cough flows measurements with pneumotachograph sensor in patients with neuromuscular diseases

P. Rodrigues, P. U. Brito, L. Rodrigues, C. Rodrigues, A. Reis, J. Moita (Coimbra, Portugal)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Alterations of exercise and lung function in different diseases
Session: Alterations of exercise and lung function in different diseases
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2172
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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P. Rodrigues, P. U. Brito, L. Rodrigues, C. Rodrigues, A. Reis, J. Moita (Coimbra, Portugal). Peak cough flows measurements with pneumotachograph sensor in patients with neuromuscular diseases. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: Suppl. 58, 2172

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