Pulmonary function tests, respiratory muscle strength, and endurance of patients with osteoporosis. (Original Article)

Authors :: Cimen, Ozlem Bolgen
Ulubas, Bahar
Sahin, Gunsah
Calikoglu, Mukadder
Bagis, Selda
Erdogan, Canan
Source :: Southern Medical Journal. May 2003, Vol. 96 Issue 5, p423, 4 p.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Background: It has been shown that patients with thoracic kyphosis due to osteoporosis have diminished pulmonary function. The aim of this study was to determine the pulmonary function, respiratory muscle [...]

Subjects :: Research
Pulmonary function tests -- Research
Thoracic diseases -- Research
Osteoporosis -- Research
Medical research
Medicine, Experimental
Chest -- Diseases

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