Reduced grip strength is related to frequency of exacerbations and lower health status in COPD

K. Ansari, J. Munby, G. Burn, I. Taylor, A. Kay, M. Farrow, N. Keaney (Sunderland, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - COPD mechanisms
Session: COPD mechanisms
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4539
Disease area: Airway diseases

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