Evolution of pulmonary function in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: implication of expiratory muscles

C. R. Carvalho, A. C. Lunardi, C. C. Berto, M. Rojo, M. B. D. Rezende, U. C. Reed, M. S. Carvalho, S. K. Marie (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Novel physiotherapeutic interventions in medical, surgical and neurological conditions

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