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Meta-Analysis

The effects of pursed lip breathing combined with diaphragmatic breathing on pulmonary function and exercise capacity in patients with COPD: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Pages 847-857 | Received 10 Oct 2019, Accepted 05 Jul 2020, Published online: 18 Aug 2020

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