The maximum of expiratory cough pressure at the mouth (MECP-m) correlate with the cough peak expiratory flow (CPEF) and the degree of obstruction in COPD patients

F. Dalmasso, A. Mazzucato, M. Introzzi, P. Mortara (Torino, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Pathophysiology of respiratory muscles
Session: Pathophysiology of respiratory muscles
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3649
Disease area: Airway diseases

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F. Dalmasso, A. Mazzucato, M. Introzzi, P. Mortara (Torino, Italy). The maximum of expiratory cough pressure at the mouth (MECP-m) correlate with the cough peak expiratory flow (CPEF) and the degree of obstruction in COPD patients. Eur Respir J 2006; 28: Suppl. 50, 3649

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