Use of Continuous Negative Pressure Around the Chest Increases Exercise Performance in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients: A Pilot Study
BACKGROUND: Patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often have intrinsic positive end-expiratory pressure. Continuous positive airway pressure has been shown to decrease the inspiratory work of breathing and increases exercise capacity in these patients.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Respiratory Journal |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/106132 |
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