The Borg dyspnoea score: a relevant clinical marker of inspiratory muscle weakness in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Just N., Bautin N., Danel-Brunaud V., Debroucker V., Matran R., Perez T.

Source: Eur Respir J 2010; 35: 353-360
Journal Issue: February

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