Expiratory flow limitation in awake healthy subjects: a reflex to protect respiratory tract?

G. Gourcerol, C. Tardif, P. Ducrotte, A. M. Leroi, E. Verin (Rouen, France)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Muscles mechanics and structure
Session: Muscles mechanics and structure
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2262
Disease area: Airway diseases

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