Lung function and respiratory muscle strength in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Astrid Sandnes (Bergen, Norway), Astrid Sandnes, Tiina Andersen, Maria Vollsæter, Ove Fondenes, Ola Røksund, Thomas Halvorsen, Hege Clemm

Source: International Congress 2015 – Lung function: exploring the boundaries of the respiratory system
Session: Lung function: exploring the boundaries of the respiratory system
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 961
Disease area: Airway diseases

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Astrid Sandnes (Bergen, Norway), Astrid Sandnes, Tiina Andersen, Maria Vollsæter, Ove Fondenes, Ola Røksund, Thomas Halvorsen, Hege Clemm. Lung function and respiratory muscle strength in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Eur Respir J 2015; 46: Suppl. 59, 961

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