Measuring inspiratory muscle strength in neuromuscular disease: one test or two?

Terzi N., Orlikowski D., Fermanian C., Lejaille M., Falaize L., Louis A., Raphael J-C., Fauroux B., Lofaso F.

Source: Eur Respir J 2008; 31: 93-98
Journal Issue: January
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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