Understanding the different physiology behind breathlessness due to obstructive and restrictive lung diseases

G. Scano (Firenze, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - PG10 Self management in chronic respiratory disease
Session: PG10 Self management in chronic respiratory disease
Session type: Postgraduate Course
Number: 30
Disease area: Airway diseases

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