Relationship between FVC and respiratory muscle strength in patients with amyotrophic Lateral sclerosis (ALS)

G. Fregonezi, P.R. Saldanha Araújo, T. Lindemberg Ferreira Macêdo, M. Emilio, S. Bruno, V. Resqueti, A.D.F. Dornelas de Andrade (Natal, Recife, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Mechanics, muscles and movement: aspects of airway mechanics, repiratory muscle assessment and field exercise tests
Disease area: Airway diseases

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