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RESPIRATORY RESERVE [1 record]

Record 1 2010-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Respiratory System
CONT

If spirometry reveals poor respiratory reserve (often due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), surgery may be contraindicated.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil respiratoire
CONT

Si une maladie pulmonaire limite la réserve respiratoire, l'exercice est limité avant l'épuisement des réserves cardiaques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aparato respiratorio
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