Muscle weakness, exercise intolerance and reduced quality of life (QoL) in sarcoidosis (SA)

M. A. Spruit, M. J. Thomeer, R. Gosselink, T. Troosters, A. Debrock, M. G. Demedts, M. Decramer (Leuven, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Pathophysiological rationale of pulmonary rehabilitation
Session: Pathophysiological rationale of pulmonary rehabilitation
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3445

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M. A. Spruit, M. J. Thomeer, R. Gosselink, T. Troosters, A. Debrock, M. G. Demedts, M. Decramer (Leuven, Belgium). Muscle weakness, exercise intolerance and reduced quality of life (QoL) in sarcoidosis (SA). Eur Respir J 2003; 22: Suppl. 45, 3445

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