Weight loss improves ventilatory drive and reduces dyspnoea in obese patients

E. Zanardi, B. Beghé, R. Marchi, O. Coletti, F. Brocadello, R. Zuin, C. Schiraldi (Padova, Pavullo (MO), Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Advances in respiratory muscles
Session: Advances in respiratory muscles
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 4305
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory critical care

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