Respiratory Muscles in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease edited by A. Grassino, C. Fracchia, C. Rampulla, L. Zocchi.

While emphysema and chronic bronchitis are primarily lung di­ seases, one of their major consequences is to deeply affect the function of the respiratory muscles. Lung hyperinflation shortens the inspiratory muscles due to increased airways resistance, more of their effort is demanded and changes in...

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Other Authors: Grassino, A. (Editor), Fracchia, C. (Editor), Rampulla, C. (Editor), Zocchi, L. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Springer London : Imprint: Springer, 1988.
Edition:1st ed. 1988.
Series:Current Topics in Rehabilitation,
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