Laser acupuncture therapy combined with aerobic exercise training and pursed lips breathing in treatment of asthmatic children: A comparison of two treatment protocols.

Year 2011, Volume: 8 Issue: 3, 200 - 206, 01.09.2011

Shehab Mahmoud Abd El-kader

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Laser acupuncture therapy combined with aerobic exercise training and pursed lips breathing in treatment of asthmatic children: A comparison of two treatment protocols.

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