Exertional dyspnea in COPD: the dominant role of increased diaphragmatic activation

. James (Kingston, Canada), K. Milne (Kingston, Canada), M. Ibrahim Masthan (Kingston, Canada), J. Neder (Kingston, Canada), D. O'Donnell (Kingston, Canada)

Source: Virtual Congress 2020 – Exploring respiratory function
Session: Exploring respiratory function
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4402
Disease area: Airway diseases

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