Effect of body fat distribution on compartmental analysis of breathing in obese females by optoelectronic plethysmography: A pilot study

J. Barcelar, C. Reinaux, T. Barros, C. Rattes, A. Da Gama, C. Dornelas, V. Galindo Filho, A. Aliverti, A. Dornelas de Andrade (Recife, Brazil; Milan, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Respiratory muscles and breathing: assessment and training
Session: Respiratory muscles and breathing: assessment and training
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4900
Disease area: Airway diseases

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