Inspiratory Muscle Training in Patients with Post-COVID-19 Condition: Considerations on Efficacy, Safety, and Patient Perception

Overview

Journal Am J Respir Crit Care Med

Specialty Critical Care

Date 2024 Jun 6

PMID 38843510

Authors

Annia Schreiber

Rik Gosselink

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