Heliox ameliorate the ventilation-perfusion mismatch during exercise in COPD patients

G. Valli, D. Martolini, P. Onorati, P. Paoletti, A. Fedeli, P. Palange (Rome, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Pulmonary mechanics and gas exchange
Session: Pulmonary mechanics and gas exchange
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 737
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory critical care

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