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Exercise is rarely limited by pulmonary causes in healthy individuals. During exercise, large, steep rises in ventilatory demands are met efficiently by the respiratory system while maintaining a substantial breathing reserve. The respiratory system including the lungs and chest wall are often considered “overbuilt” in meeting the demands of exercise.

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    Christine E. Lawless

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Parsons, J.P. (2011). Shortness of Breath. In: Lawless, C. (eds) Sports Cardiology Essentials. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-92775-6_6

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