Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9161707 | Chest | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
In COPD patients who are recovering from a severe exacerbation, hypercapnia is strongly related to inspiratory muscle work, strength, and breathing pattern; and only body weight predicts short-term survival.
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Vitacca MD, Bianchi MD, Barbano MD, Ziliani MD, FCCP MD,