Is dyspnea in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients a signal of bad nutrition?

G. Fiorentino, P. Carideo, A. Annunziata, M. Boselli, M. Caputi (Naples, Caserta, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Functionality and metabolism in rehabilitation candidates
Session: Functionality and metabolism in rehabilitation candidates
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3378
Disease area: Sleep and breathing disorders

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