Effect of obesity on constant workrate exercise in hyperinflated men with COPD

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and a high body mass index (BMI) can both affect pulmonary volumes as well as exercise tolerance, but their combined effect on these outcomes is not well known. The aim of this study was t...

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Main Authors: Hamilton Alan L, Webb Katherine A, O'Donnell Denis E, Sava Francesco, Laviolette Louis, Kesten Steven, Maltais François
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2466/10/33