Staging of COPD without respect of body composition underestimates muscle wasting-associated impaired functional performance

E. C. Creutzberg, B. Fokkens, E. F. M. Wouters (Maastricht, Zeist, The Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Outcome determinants of pulmonary rehabilitation and chronic care
Session: Outcome determinants of pulmonary rehabilitation and chronic care
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3265
Disease area: Airway diseases

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