Original Article

Abdominodiaphragmatic Breathing in Pulmonary Emphysema

Authors: FOLKE BECKER M.D., WILLIS P. DENNY B.S.

Abstract

It is pointed out that an increase in vital capacity is not an accurate or consistent criterion for the evaluation of abdominodiaphragmatic breathing. A gain in tolerance to activity offers a better yardstick.

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