Obese asthmatics have reduced exercise capacity and higher ventilation than non-obese asthmatics

G. Mandolesi, M. Contoli, B. Marku, E. Bernardi, L. Pomidori, A. Cogo (Ferrara, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Limiting factors in exercise
Session: Limiting factors in exercise
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4448
Disease area: Airway diseases

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