Dyspnoea, respiratory muscle strength and hyperventilation in end-stage liver disease

G. Kaltsakas, E. Antoniou, A. Palamidas, P. Paraskeva, S. A. Genimmata, G. Dionellis, J. Milic-Emili, M. Alchanatis, N. G. Koulouris (Athens, Greece; Montreal, Canada)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Respiratory and skeletal muscle assessment in health and disease
Session: Respiratory and skeletal muscle assessment in health and disease
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2110
Disease area: Airway diseases

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