Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Pain under the left rib cage is common, and several health conditions can cause it. Discomfort in this area can range from mild to severe and may occur with other ...

Studies on respiratory muscle fatigue have focused on the diaphragm (DIA). We have found, however, that maximal static inspiratory pleural pressure (Pi max) is limited by the strength of the ...

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