Sonographic Assessment of Diaphragm Thickness and Its Effect on Inspiratory Muscles' Strength in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Objective: To assess diaphragm thickness and to assess its effect on inspiratory muscles’ strength in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods: Case-control study was conducted on 113 male patients with COPD compared to 114 age-matched non-COPD males. Spirometric indic...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2017-08-01
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| Series: | Eurasian Journal of Pulmonology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.eurasianjpulmonol.com/jvi.aspx?pdir=eurasianjpulmonol&plng=eng&un=EJP-42104 |