The relationship between functional level and respiratory functions in patients with muscular dystrophy

I. Yeldan, H. N. Gurses (Istanbul, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Breathing patterns, respiratory muscles and training
Session: Breathing patterns, respiratory muscles and training
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1641
Disease area: Airway diseases

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