Correlations between peritoneal fat, mid-thigh fat and mid-thigh muscles in chronic respiratory patients

L. Ciobanu (Iasi, Romania), V. Maciuc (Iasi, Romania), R. Rusu-Radu (Iasi, Romania)

Source: International Congress 2019 – Highlights in lung function and chronic cough
Session: Highlights in lung function and chronic cough
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 606
Disease area: Airway diseases

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