Do severe asthma patients have altered sensitivity to carbon dioxide levels in the control of breathing when compared to healthy individuals?

W. Lo (Southampton, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Exercise and physiotherapy in non-COPD conditions and in the assessment of healthy subjects
Session: Exercise and physiotherapy in non-COPD conditions and in the assessment of healthy subjects
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1333
Disease area: Airway diseases

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