Late-breaking abstract: Impaired carbon monoxide diffusion capacity is the strongest predictor of exercise intolerance, even in moderate COPD

A. Farkhooy, A. Malinovschi, H. Arnardottir, M. Emtner, H. Hedenström, C. Janson (Uppsala University, Sweden)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Altered mechanisms during exercise in disease
Session: Altered mechanisms during exercise in disease
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 376
Disease area: Airway diseases

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