Mechanisms of Physical Activity Limitation in Chronic Lung Diseases
In chronic lung diseases physical activity limitation is multifactorial involving respiratory, hemodynamic, and peripheral muscle abnormalities. The mechanisms of limitation discussed in this paper relate to (i) the imbalance between ventilatory capacity and demand, (ii) the imbalance between energy...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Pulmonary Medicine |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/634761 |