Pulmonary Function and Respiratory Muscle Strength in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Background. In patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), there is a decline in muscle strength and physical capacity due to demyelination and axonal loss in the central nervous system. In patients with advanced MS or in a later stage of the disease, also respiratory impairment may occur. The degree of...
Main Authors: | Elisabeth Westerdahl, Martin Gunnarsson, Anna Wittrin, Ylva Nilsagård |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2021-01-01
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Series: | Multiple Sclerosis International |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/5532776 |
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