Clinical relevance of COPD muscle dysfunction and body composition alterations, and their risk factors and underlying mechanisms

Esther Barreiro Portela (Barcelona, Spain)

Source: International Congress 2016 – PG15 Muscle weakness and wasting in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Session: PG15 Muscle weakness and wasting in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Session type: Postgraduate Course
Number: 135
Disease area: Airway diseases

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