Assessment of inspired volume (VI) and thoracoabdominal motion, using volume and flow-oriented incentive spirometers (IS), in healthy subjects

V. F. Parreira, G. M. Tomich, R. R. Britto, R. F. Sampaio (Belo Horizonte, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Physiotherapy: assessment and outcome in healthy subjects and patients with chronic lung disease
Disease area: Airway diseases

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