Diagnostic utility of diaphragm ultrasound for discriminating severity in COPD patients

S. Mikura (Mitaka, Japan), T. Saraya (Mitaka, Japan), T. Minami (Rhode Island, United States of America), H. Ishii (Mitaka, Japan), H. Takizawa (Mitaka, Japan)

Source: International Congress 2019 – Thoracic ultrasound in clinical practice
Session: Thoracic ultrasound in clinical practice
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 5366
Disease area: Airway diseases

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