CORRELATION OF LUNG FUNCTION WITH PERCEIVED DYSPNEA, FUNCTIONAL INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN STROKE SURVIVORS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
Background: Stroke is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Muscular weakness is one of the features of stroke in which respiratory muscles may be involved. Weakness of respiratory muscles associated with sedentary lifestyles and deconditioning, may increase dyspnea after stroke, increase the risk of respiratory c...