In stable COPD patients changes in airway resistance after bronchodilation are related to changes in breathlessness

A. H. Lammers, J. G. Lokhorst-van Wijhe, I. Steenbruggen, S. M. Uil, H. P. Grotjohan (Zwolle, The Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Airway resistance: application and technique
Session: Airway resistance: application and technique
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4354
Disease area: Airway diseases

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