An integrative and comprehensive approach to evaluate lung mechanics in seated and upright positions

A. Albuquerque, P. Caruso, R. Pletsch, P. Santana, L. Cardenas, A. Apanavicius, G. Rozin, M. Macchione, J.M. Salge, C. Carvalho (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - New issues in pulmonary function
Session: New issues in pulmonary function
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 862
Disease area: Airway diseases

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