Physical fitness in cystic fibrosis patients: What is the relation with airway obstruction?

Caterina Lambiase (Rome, Italy), Caterina Lambiase, Alessandra Favoriti, Giuseppe Cimino, Paolo Versacci, Alessandra De Luca, Luca Lebone, Desiree Mollicone, Michela Cammarano, Arianna Di Rocco, Giancarlo Tancredi

Source: International Congress 2015 – Cystic fibrosis: microbiology, immunology and assessment
Session: Cystic fibrosis: microbiology, immunology and assessment
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1309
Disease area: Airway diseases

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