The voluntary drive to breathe is not decreased in hypercapnic patients with severe COPD

Topeli A., Laghi F., Tobin M.J.

Source: Eur Respir J 2001; 18: 53-60
Journal Issue: July
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory critical care

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