Ventilation in the obese: physiological insights and management

Obesity can have profound adverse effects on the respiratory system, including an impact on pulmonary function, respiratory mechanics, respiratory muscle strength and endurance, gas exchange, control of breathing, and exercise capacity. Lung mechanics are modified by increased pleural pressure resul...

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Main Authors: Claudio Rabec, Jean-Paul Janssens, Patrick B. Murphy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Respiratory Society 2025-05-01
Series:European Respiratory Review
Online Access:http://err.ersjournals.com/content/34/176/240190.full
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