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Self-reported exercise and longitudinal outcomes in cystic fibrosis: a retrospective cohort study.
BMC pulmonary medicine - 6 Oct 2014
Collaco Joseph M, Blackman Scott M, Raraigh Karen S, Morrow Christopher B, Cutting Garry R, Paranjape Shruti M
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BACKGROUND: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is characterized by recurrent respiratory infections and progressive lung disease. Whereas exercise may contribute to preserving lung function, its benefit is difficult to ascertain given the selection bias of healthier patients being more predisposed to exercise. Our objective was to examine the role of self-reported exercise with longitudinal lung function and body mass index...
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