Assessment of excursion and thickness of diaphragm by ultrasound during acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and correlation with severity of airway obstruction
Background: Diaphragm dysfunction in acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) leads to increased morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis of diaphragm dysfunction and aggressive management to improve the diaphragm function and may improve the outcome in AECOPD. Aims and O...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2023-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Association of Pulmonologist of Tamil Nadu |
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| Online Access: | http://www.japt.in/article.asp?issn=2772-6355;year=2023;volume=6;issue=1;spage=2;epage=6;aulast=Sharma |