Mechanism of improvement of exertional dyspnea during six minute walking test (6MWT) after pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) in COPD

R. Bianchi, F. Gigliotti, I. Romagnoli, B. Lanini, M. Grazzini, C. Castellani, M. G. Bertolini, E. Del Dotto, L. Stendardi, G. Scano (Pozzolatico, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Pulmonary rehabilitation: mechanisms of action
Session: Pulmonary rehabilitation: mechanisms of action
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4588
Disease area: Airway diseases

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