Inspiratory capacity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A measure of hyperinflation and relation with other parameters – A cross-sectional study

Inspiratory capacity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A measure of hyperinflation and relation with other parameters – A cross-sectional study

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Lung hyperinflation or air trapping is the hallmark of COPD and the primary cause of dyspnea, poor quality of life, and advertent disease prognosis associated with the disease. Debates...

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Main Authors: Achal Bharat Parekh, M Ravish Kshatriya, Nimit V Khara, Rajiv P Paliwal, Sateeshkumar N Patel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publisher 2018-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Respiratory Care
Subjects:
6-min walk test
BODE index
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
dynamic hyperinflation
forced expiratory volume
Global Initiative for Obstructive Lung Disease
inspiratory capacity
Online Access:http://www.ijrconline.org/article.asp?issn=2277-9019;year=2018;volume=7;issue=2;spage=93;epage=96;aulast=Parekh

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