Recovery of the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) following an acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

G. Dechman, D. Wigerius, P. Hernandez (Halifax, Canada)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Best posters in physical activity, exercise testing and muscles
Session: Best posters in physical activity, exercise testing and muscles
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3684
Disease area: Airway diseases

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G. Dechman, D. Wigerius, P. Hernandez (Halifax, Canada). Recovery of the ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL) following an acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD). Eur Respir J 2014; 44: Suppl. 58, 3684

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