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The neurophysiology of dyspnea
Article first published online: 18 DEC 2008
DOI: 10.1111/j.1476-4431.2008.00372.x
© Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society 2008
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Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
Volume 18, Issue 6, pages 561–571, December 2008
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Mellema, M. S. (2008), The neurophysiology of dyspnea. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, 18: 561–571. doi: 10.1111/j.1476-4431.2008.00372.x
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- Article first published online: 18 DEC 2008
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