Airway responsiveness to methacholine and deep inhalations in obese subjects

R. Torchio, A. Gobbi, L. Maugeri, C. Gulotta, M. Tinivella, V. Brusasco, R. Pellegrino, R. Dellacà (Orbassano Torino, Milano, Genova, Cuneo, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Lung function in respiratory disease
Session: Lung function in respiratory disease
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 939
Disease area: Airway diseases

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