Evaluation of maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressure in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Respiratory muscle dysfunction is a cardinal feature of acute and chronic respiratory failure in COPD. Diaphragm and accessory inspiratory muscles face increased load due to increased lung resistance and elastance, as well as increased ventilatory demand. Aim of the work: The objective of this work...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2014-04-01
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| Series: | Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0422763814000417 |