Hyperinflation is associated with reduced strength and efficiency of the respiratory muscles in asthmatic and normal subjects.
Weiner
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Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver.
Suo
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Fernandez
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Cherniack
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D001249:Asthma / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008170:Lung Compliance / Q000502:physiology; D008176:Lung Volume Measurements; D008297:Male; D015656:Respiratory Mechanics / Q000502:physiology; D012132:Respiratory Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014939:Work of Breathing / Q000502:physiology*