Which are the most informative parameters to follow the respiratory decline in Duchenne muscular dystrophy?

S. Khirani, A. Ramirez, G. Aubertin, M. Boulé, C. Chemouny, V. Forin, B. Fauroux (Paris, Suresnes, France)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Physiological monitoring during sleep and in neuromuscular disease in children
Session: Physiological monitoring during sleep and in neuromuscular disease in children
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1392
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases

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