Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. 5: systemic effects of COPD.
review · Level V
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Abstract
The role of body cell mass wasting, muscle wasting, and changes in muscle metabolism in the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is reviewed.
Medical subject headings
- Muscular Diseases
- Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive