Physiological Cost Index of Walking among Non Smokers, Smokers and Smokers with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease- An Observational Study
Introduction: Most of the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients are smokers and their disease progresses with increasing age. The energy cost of walking has strong association with aging and cigarette smoking. Its implication in COPD remains unclear. Aim: To evaluate the Physiologic...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2022-11-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/17149/60252_CE(Vi)_F[SH]_PF1(SC_KM)_PFA(SC_KM)_PN(KM).pdf |