Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
9163708 Chest 2005 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
We demonstrated clear evidence of measurable and progressive deterioration in exercise capacity in COPD patients, which was no less rapid than the decline in airflow limitation. Dynamic ventilatory constraints during exercise also deteriorated over time, which most significantly contributed to this exercise capacity deterioration. In addition to pulmonary function, the longitudinal follow-up of exercise capacity is important not to miss the overall deterioration in COPD.
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