Skeletal muscle dysfunction in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
<p>Abstract</p> <p>It has become increasingly recognized that skeletal muscle dysfunction is common in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Muscle strength and endurance are decreased, whereas muscle fatigability is increased. There is a reduced proportion of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2001-05-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/rr60 |