Influence of hospitalizations because of COPD exacerbation in the six-minute walk test (6MWT)

Amaia Aramburu Ojembarrena (Galdakao, Spain), Amaia Aramburu, Amaia Garcia, Cristobal Esteban, Ane Anton, Francisco Javier Moraza, Myriam Aburto, Alberto Capelastegui

Source: International Congress 2015 – COPD: interesting notes
Session: COPD: interesting notes
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 410
Disease area: Airway diseases

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