Airstacking (AS): feasibility and effect on peak cough flow (PCF) in patients with neuromusular disease (NMD)

L. Verwey, E. Westermann, H. Beijer, R. van Kesteren, M. Kampelmacher (Utrecht, The Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Oxygen therapy in chronic respiratory care
Session: Oxygen therapy in chronic respiratory care
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1614

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L. Verwey, E. Westermann, H. Beijer, R. van Kesteren, M. Kampelmacher (Utrecht, The Netherlands). Airstacking (AS): feasibility and effect on peak cough flow (PCF) in patients with neuromusular disease (NMD). Eur Respir J 2003; 22: Suppl. 45, 1614

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