Maximal Inspiratory Pressure vs. Inspiratory Endurance Test to assess ventilatory dysfunction in patients with early stages of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and compare with a control group. A pilot study

V. Iamonti (Sao Paulo/Sp, Brazil)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Respiratory muscles: evaluation and pathophysiology
Session: Respiratory muscles: evaluation and pathophysiology
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 2198
Disease area: Airway diseases

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