A high degree of dyspnea is associated with poor exercise capacity in COPD patients, airflow obstruction being equal

E. Crisafulli (Parma, Italy), M. Aiello (Parma, Italy), P. Tzani (Parma, Italy), A. Ielpo (Parma, Italy), C. Longo (Parma, Italy), V. Alfieri (Parma, Italy), G. Bertorelli (Parma, Italy), A. Chetta (Parma, Italy)

Source: International Congress 2018 – What’s new in lung function and exercise assessment in COPD?
Session: What’s new in lung function and exercise assessment in COPD?
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3346
Disease area: Airway diseases

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