Evaluation of tolerability, ease of use, perception of mucus encumbrance of an alternative device (FreeAspire ®) for management secretions in patients with bulbar Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.

A. Mattei (Torino, To, Italy)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Best abstracts in the management of chronic respiratory diseases
Session: Best abstracts in the management of chronic respiratory diseases
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2012
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory critical care

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