Handgrip strength among COPD patients in the primary care

D. Spyratos (Thessaloniki, Greece)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Primary care diagnosis, assessment and management of COPD
Session: Primary care diagnosis, assessment and management of COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 934
Disease area: Airway diseases

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