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. 1978 Jul 29;2(8083):228-9.
doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(78)91742-7.

Effect of physiotherapy on pulmonary function. A laboratory study

D A Newton, A Stephenson

Effect of physiotherapy on pulmonary function. A laboratory study

D A Newton et al. Lancet. .

Abstract

33 patients with acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis were studied within 4 days of admission to hospital. Physiotherapy produced an acute rise in lung volume and conductance, without altering specific conductance. There was no consistent change in arterial-blood gases.

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