Slow breathing reduces sympathoexcitation in COPD

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Raupach T, Bahr F, Herrmann P, et al. Slow breathing reduces sympathoexcitation in COPD. Eur Respir J. 2008;32(2):387-392. doi:10.1183/09031936.00109607

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