The hand-held fan & the Calming Hand for people with chronic breathlessness: a feasibility trial.

F. Swan (Hull, United Kingdom)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Best abstracts in pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with chronic lung diseases
Disease area: Airway diseases

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