PEP and sputum elimination

T. R. Rasmussen, I. Juul (Aarhus, Denmark)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Physiotherapy - various aspects
Session: Physiotherapy - various aspects
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1995
Disease area: Airway diseases

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T. R. Rasmussen, I. Juul (Aarhus, Denmark). PEP and sputum elimination. Eur Respir J 2001; 16: Suppl. 31, 1995

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