Study the relation between body mass index, waist circumference and spirometry in COPD patients

Obesity is becoming more prevalent in the world and has many recognized impacts on different body systems. Of particular interest is the impact on respiratory function in general and more specifically in COPD patients as it is very common and affects different systems but mainly the respiratory syst...

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Main Authors: L. Helala, K. Wagih, M. Abl El Monem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-04-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0422763814000429