BMJ Publishing Group, Thorax, 9(60), p. 723-729, 2005
Elsevier, Respiratory Medicine: COPD Update, 2(1), p. 64-64
DOI: 10.1016/j.rmedu.2005.09.016
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Background: Not all patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) progressively hyperinflate during symptom limited exercise. The pattern of change in chest wall volumes (Vcw) was investigated in patients with severe COPD who progressively hyperinflate during exercise and those who do not.