Endurance training of respiratory muscles improves quality of life (CRDQ) in patients with COPD

R. Koppers, P. Vos, H. Folgering (Nijmegen, The Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Pathophysiological rationale of pulmonary rehabilitation
Session: Pathophysiological rationale of pulmonary rehabilitation
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3434
Disease area: Airway diseases

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