Vagal bias as a mediator of the effect of depression on airway compromise in asthma under laboratory conditions of emotional stress

B. Miller, B. Wood, J. Lim, M. Ballow (Buffalo, NY, United States Of America; Seoul, Republic Of Korea)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Clinical aspects of asthma in school-aged children
Session: Clinical aspects of asthma in school-aged children
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3935
Disease area: Airway diseases

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