Airflow limitation or static hyperinflation: which is more closely related to dyspnea with activities of daily living in patients with COPD?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Dyspnea while performing the activities of daily living has been suggested to be a better measurement than peak dyspnea during exercise. Furthermore, the inspiratory capacity (IC) has been shown to be more closely related to exercise...

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Main Authors: Nishimura Takashi, Yasui Maya, Nishimura Koichi, Oga Toru
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:Respiratory Research
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Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/12/1/135