2012•PubMedOpen access

Physical activity in chronic respiratory conditions: assessing risks for physical activity clearance and prescription.

Jamie F. Burr, Warren Davidson, Roy J. Shephard, Neil D. Eves

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Chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affect more than 3.5 million Canadians, detracting from the physical and mental health, quality of life, and functional capacity of these individuals.[1][1],[2][2] At least 8% of the Canadian population

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Key concepts: COPD, Asthma, Medicine, Pulmonary disease, Quality of life (healthcare), Medical prescription, Respiratory system, Affect (linguistics)