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Non-invasive assessment of respiratory muscle function and its relationship to exercise tolerance in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Publication at Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen |
2006

Abstract

Respiratory muscle function (maximal inspiratory muscle stronght and tension.time index) significantly correlate with the degree of lung hyperinflation, and has an important effect on exercise tolerance in COPD patients.