COPD and air travel: Oxygen equipment and pre-flight titration of supplemental oxygen

A. Akerø, A. Edvardsen, C. C. Christensen, J. O. Owe, M. Ryg, O. H. Skjønsberg (Hakadal, Oslo, Norway)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Talent competition in rehabilitation and chronic care: best abstract grants 2010
Session: Talent competition in rehabilitation and chronic care: best abstract grants 2010
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 180
Disease area: Airway diseases

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A. Akerø, A. Edvardsen, C. C. Christensen, J. O. Owe, M. Ryg, O. H. Skjønsberg (Hakadal, Oslo, Norway). COPD and air travel: Oxygen equipment and pre-flight titration of supplemental oxygen. Eur Respir J 2010; 36: Suppl. 54, 180

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