Physical activity to improve health: do not forget that the lungs benefit too

Luis Puente-Maestu, William W. Stringer

Source: Eur Respir J, 51 (2) 1702468; 10.1183/13993003.02468-2017
Journal Issue: February
Disease area: Airway diseases

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