Ventilation distribution, pulmonary diffusion and peripheral muscle endurance as determinants of exercise intolerance in elderly patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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DOI: 10.33549/physiolres.933867
Abstract: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive and disabling disease that has been associated with aging. Several factors may potentially impair performance during exercise in elderly patients with COPD. This study was conducted to… read more here.
Keywords: elderly patients; pulmonary diffusion; ventilation distribution; peripheral muscle ... See more keywords