Is there a relationship between walk distance and lung function parameters in different disease groups? Can we predict walk distance?

J. Colbourne, M. Rutter, K. Sylvester (Cambridge, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Mechanics, muscles and movement: aspects of airway mechanics, repiratory muscle assessment and field exercise tests
Disease area: Airway diseases

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