Effects of Interdialytic Weight Gain on Lung Function Tests in Hemodialyzed Patients

Complications of respiratory system in patients suffering from chronic renal failure who are treated with regular haemodialysis are well known. However, the effects of interdialytic weight gain on respiratory function in these patients are less known. Hence, this study was designed with the aim to determine the potential differences in spirometry related to the different interdialytic weight gain. The study included 32 patients, 16 males (50%)...