Deformation of the upper airway musculature during quiet breathing in humans

S. Cheng, S. Gandevia, L. Bilston (Sydney, NSW, Australia)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Pathophysiology of respiratory muscles
Session: Pathophysiology of respiratory muscles
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3144
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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S. Cheng, S. Gandevia, L. Bilston (Sydney, NSW, Australia). Deformation of the upper airway musculature during quiet breathing in humans. Eur Respir J 2007; 30: Suppl. 51, 3144

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