Should we use gait speed in COPD, FEV1 in frailty and dyspnoea in both?

Bousquet Jean, Dinh-Xuan Anh Tuan, Similowski Thomas, Malva João, Ankri Joël, Barbagallo Mario, Fabbri Leonardo, Humbert Marc, Mercier Jacques, Robalo-Cordeiro Carlos, Rodriguez-Manas Leocadio, Vellas Bruno

Source: Eur Respir J 2016; 48: 315-319
Journal Issue: August
Disease area: Airway diseases

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