Parasternal intercostal muscle ultrasound measurements correlate with disease severity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a pilot study

P. Wallbridge (Parkville, Australia), S. Parry (Parkville, Australia), S. Das (Parkville, Australia), C. Law (Parkville, Australia), G. Hammerschlag (Parkville, Australia), L. Irving (Parkville, Australia), M. Hew (Clayton, Australia), D. Steinfort (Parkville, Australia)

Source: International Congress 2018 – New insights in testing lung and respiratory muscle functions
Session: New insights in testing lung and respiratory muscle functions
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3895
Disease area: Airway diseases

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