Laboratory exercise tests are not representative of the real physical activity in more severe COPD patients

F. Costa, L. Malagrinò, G. Decusatis, S. Antonelli, C. De Simone, S. Santerini, B. Vagaggini, P. Paggiaro (Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Limiting factors in exercise
Session: Limiting factors in exercise
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4449
Disease area: Airway diseases

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