Effect of systemic inflammation on inspiratory and limb muscle strength and bulk in cystic fibrosis.
par Dufresne, Valérie ;Knoop, Christiane ;Van Muylem, Alain ;Malfroot, Anne;Lamotte, Michel ;Opdekamp, Christian;Deboeck, Gaël ;Cassart, Marie ;Stallenberg, Bernard ;Casimir, Georges ;Duchateau, Jean ;Estenne, Marc
Référence American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine, 180, 2, page (153-158)
Publication Publié, 2009-07
Référence American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine, 180, 2, page (153-158)
Publication Publié, 2009-07
Article révisé par les pairs
Résumé : | Diaphragm thickness is increased in cystic fibrosis (CF), but it shows a marked variability between patients. The variable response of the diaphragm to loading may reflect the combined and opposite effects of training by the respiratory disease and systemic inflammation. |