Post-bronchodilator FVC determines pulmonary rehabilitation outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

K. Velentzas, G. Christidou, M. Harikiopoulou, E. Theodorakopoulou, S. Dumitru, M. Andritsou, E. Kainis, A. Chronaiou, P. Demertzis, Z. Sardelis, E. Kosmas (Athens, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Challenges in rehabilitation: some old dilemmas revisited with some solutions?
Session: Challenges in rehabilitation: some old dilemmas revisited with some solutions?
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3649
Disease area: Airway diseases

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