Effects of Heliox in Stable COPD Patients at Rest and during Exercise

Heliox has been administered to stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients at rest and during exercise on the assumption that this low density mixture would have reduced work of breathing, dynamic hyperinflation, and, consequently, dyspnea sensation. Contrary to these expectations,...

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Main Author: Matteo Pecchiari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:Pulmonary Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/593985
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