High frequency chest wall oscillation in acute exacerbationof COPD; a pilot study of feasibility for supported early discharge

C. Timbury, G. Austin, J. McGowan, C. Basu, V. Joshi, D. Meek, C. Fasakin, I. Chakravorty (Stevenage, Hatfield, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Exacerbations and COPD and rehabilitation
Session: Exacerbations and COPD and rehabilitation
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4105
Disease area: Airway diseases

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