Exacerbation frequency and longitudinal changes in muscle strength in patients with cystic fibrosis

C. Burtin, B. Vrijsen, H. Van Remoortel, D. Langer, R. Gosselink, M. Decramer, L. Dupont, T. Troosters (Leuven, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Physiotherapy aspects in cystic fibrosis and functional assessment
Session: Physiotherapy aspects in cystic fibrosis and functional assessment
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2305
Disease area: Airway diseases

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