Comparison of peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) before and after physical exercise in obese and non-obese children
Background Obesity has been associated with respiratory complications and it is believed to reduce lung volume. Obesity imposes additional stress on ventilation during exercise and may even result in pulmonary function impairment. Exercise induced-bronchospasm has also been found in obe...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House
2009-03-01
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| Series: | Paediatrica Indonesiana |
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| Online Access: | https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/451 |