The effects of combined COPD and obesity on ventilatory mechanics, dyspnea and exercise tolerance

J. Ora, P. Laveneziana, D. Ofir, K. A. Webb, D. E. O‘Donnell (Kingston, ON, Canada)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Respiratory muscle limitations to exercise tolerance
Session: Respiratory muscle limitations to exercise tolerance
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3028
Disease area: Airway diseases

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