Assessment of respiratory mechanics in subjects with severe obesity

G. Polese, C. Viscarra, G. Morlini, M. Manzolini, L. Bertolani, A. Giovanelli, C. Solinas, A. Rossi (Bergamo, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Peripheral muscle, obesity and preclinical physiology
Session: Peripheral muscle, obesity and preclinical physiology
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2121
Disease area: Airway diseases, Sleep and breathing disorders

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