Lung mechanics in obesity and changes with bariatric surgery: The role of airway smooth muscle tone and airway unloading

U. Peters, S. Bhatawadekar, G. Dechman, J. Ellsmere, P. Hernandez, D. Henzler, G. Maksym (Halifax, Canada)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Lung function tests to monitor airway diseases
Session: Lung function tests to monitor airway diseases
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4708
Disease area: Airway diseases, Sleep and breathing disorders

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