The major limitation to exercise performance in COPD is dynamic hyperinflation.
O'Donnell
Denis E
DE
Department of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. odonnell@queensu.ca
Webb
Katherine A
KA
D004417:Dyspnea / Q000503:physiopathology; D017079:Exercise Tolerance / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D007320:Inspiratory Capacity / Q000502:physiology; D010101:Oxygen Consumption / Q000502:physiology; D011652:Pulmonary Circulation; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000503:physiopathology*; D015656:Respiratory Mechanics / Q000502:physiology*