The likelihood of improving physical activity increases with better functional exercise tolerance in COPD

Matthias Loeckx (Leuven, Belgium), Matthias Loeckx, Christian Osadnik, Heleen Demeyer, Chris Burtin, Hans Van Remoortel, Daniel Langer, Wim Janssens, Thierry Troosters

Source: International Congress 2015 – Physical activity, exercise and rehabilitation in COPD and beyond
Session: Physical activity, exercise and rehabilitation in COPD and beyond
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 474
Disease area: Airway diseases

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Matthias Loeckx (Leuven, Belgium), Matthias Loeckx, Christian Osadnik, Heleen Demeyer, Chris Burtin, Hans Van Remoortel, Daniel Langer, Wim Janssens, Thierry Troosters. The likelihood of improving physical activity increases with better functional exercise tolerance in COPD. Eur Respir J 2015; 46: Suppl. 59, 474

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