Diaphragmatic dysfunction occurs at peak exercise in severe COPD patients

L. Appendini, M. Gudjonsdottir, A. Patessio, R. Colombo, A. Purro, A. Rossi, C. F. Donner (Verona, Turin, Bergamo, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - COPD: clinical physiology
Session: COPD: clinical physiology
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2334
Disease area: Airway diseases

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