CV Lattes
ORCID
Abstract
Introduction: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is characterized by the presence of chronic and progressive obstruction of the expiratory flow, associated with an atypical inflammatory response of the airways and lung parenchyma to toxic particles and gases. One of its main symptoms is dyspnea, associated with minor physical exertion, such as performing activities of daily livi…