Evaluation of user behaviour with an Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) device in paediatric cystic fibrosis patients.

K. O'Sullivan (Limerick, Ireland), L. O'Sullivan (Limerick, Ireland), C. Dunne (Limerick, Ireland), D. Mcgrath (Limerick, Ireland), B. Linnane (Limerick, Ireland)

Source: International Congress 2018 – Cystic fibrosis in paediatric patients: current research
Session: Cystic fibrosis in paediatric patients: current research
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 4620
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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