Differences between exercise capacity and physical activity in COPD: from the lungs to the periphery

Roberto A. Rabinovich (Edinburgh, United Kingdom)

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: 136
Disease area: Airway diseases

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