Effect of posture on neural respiratory drive, oesophageal and gastric pressure in normal and obese subjects

J. Steier, C. Jolley, J. Seymour, K. Ward, C. Lockie, S. Merritt, M. Polkey, J. Moxham (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Cardiovascular and respiratory control in obstructive sleep apnoea
Session: Cardiovascular and respiratory control in obstructive sleep apnoea
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2038
Disease area: Airway diseases, Sleep and breathing disorders

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