Longitudinal assessment of respiratory function in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD): The effect of steroid therapy

A. LoMauro, M. Romei, S. Gandossini, M. G. D'Angelo, A. Aliverti (Milano, Bosisio Parini -LC-, Italy)

Source: International Congress 2014 – New aspects of lung function testing in children
Session: New aspects of lung function testing in children
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 187
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Sleep and breathing disorders

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