Abstract
PURPOSE: It is known that increased vagal tone contributes to asthma pathophysiology and that horizontal body position is associated with increased vagal tone. In this study we aimed at evaluating and comparing changes in expiratory flow rates and airway resistance, occurring when shifting from the upright (UP) to the horizontal position (HP), in both asthmatic and normal subjects.
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