The relation of CAT and BODE index in assessing patients with COPD in sub Saharan Africa: Is CAT alone simple and good enough?

Akor Alexander (Abuja, Nigeria), Alexander Akor, G.E Erhabor, Obaseki Daniel

Source: International Congress 2015 – COPD: chronic disease and comorbidities
Session: COPD: chronic disease and comorbidities
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 690
Disease area: Airway diseases

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