Sniff test: does what we measure at the nose reflect what happens in the chest wall?

A. LoMauro (Milano, Italy), C. Martorana (Milano, Italy), A. Aliverti (Milano, Italy), M. Nosotti (Milano, Italy), A. Palleschi (Milano, Italy), E. Privitera (Milano, Italy)

Source: International Congress 2019 – Assessment and training of respiratory muscles
Session: Assessment and training of respiratory muscles
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2194
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