Postural lung function changes in patients with myotonic dystrophy: A study on 59 patients

M. Poussel, L. Pruna, J. Laroppe, P. Kaminsky, B. Chenuel (Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Lung morbidity on exposure to various agents
Session: Lung morbidity on exposure to various agents
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4469

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