Prevalence and importance of skeletal muscle weakness in cystic fibrosis

T. Troosters, B. Vrijsen, R. Gosselink, L. Dupont, M. Decramer (Leuven, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Pulmonary rehabilitation and skeletal muscles, COPD and non-COPD
Session: Pulmonary rehabilitation and skeletal muscles, COPD and non-COPD
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3680
Disease area: Airway diseases

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