Effects of positive expiratory pressure in patients with COPD – a systematic review

E. Westerdahl, M. Fagevik Olsén (Uppsala, Gothenburg, Sweden)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Treatment modalities in chest physiotherapy
Session: Treatment modalities in chest physiotherapy
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2287
Disease area: Airway diseases

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