Mathematical Model of Sound Absorption by Lungs with Acoustic Stimulation of the Respiratory System

A V Bogomolov1, S P Dragan2, G G Erofeev3

  • 1State Research Center of the Russian Federation-Burnazyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center, 123098, Moscow, Russia. a.v.bogomolov@gmail.com.

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