Is Hoover‘s sign helpful to detect expiratory flow limitation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

V. Jacob, M. Bruyneel, C. Sanida, L. Ameye, R. Sergysels, V. Ninane (Brussels, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Prognosis in COPD
Session: Prognosis in COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 525
Disease area: Airway diseases

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