Inhaled hypertonic saline as an adjunct to respiratory physiotherapy in UK paediatric lung transplant patients

Emma Shkurka (London, United Kingdom), Emma Shkurka, Helen Spencer, Hafez Ahmed

Source: International Congress 2015 – Respiratory physiotherapy: outcomes in disease and health
Session: Respiratory physiotherapy: outcomes in disease and health
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4203
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory critical care

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Emma Shkurka (London, United Kingdom), Emma Shkurka, Helen Spencer, Hafez Ahmed. Inhaled hypertonic saline as an adjunct to respiratory physiotherapy in UK paediatric lung transplant patients. Eur Respir J 2015; 46: Suppl. 59, 4203

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