Does physical fitness enhance lung function in children and young adults?

Robert J. Hancox, Finn Rasmussen

Source: Eur Respir J, 51 (2) 1701374; 10.1183/13993003.01374-2017
Journal Issue: February
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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