Ventilatory changes induced by obesity

C. Guerreiro, E. Patricio, P. Viegas, T. Salgado, I. Ruivo, U. Brito (Faro, Portugal)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Clinical physiology and respiratory muscles
Session: Clinical physiology and respiratory muscles
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3542

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C. Guerreiro, E. Patricio, P. Viegas, T. Salgado, I. Ruivo, U. Brito (Faro, Portugal). Ventilatory changes induced by obesity. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: Suppl. 58, 3542

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