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Investigation into Deep Breathing through Measurement of Ventilatory Parameters and Observation of Breathing Patterns
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[Diaphragmatic breathing in COPD: time for a reappraisal]

R Sergysels

    Revue Des Maladies Respiratoires
    |June 23, 2009
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