The mini nutritional assessment (MNA) and the perception of dyspnea in elderly subjects with COPD. The MINUTRA project

V. Bellia, G. Paglino, S. Battaglia, N. Scichilone, G. Augugliaro, G. B. Figlioli, C. Sorino, S. Reitano, R. Pistelli, V. Grassi, R. Antonelli Incalzi (Palermo, Roma, Brescia, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - COPD in the elderly - quality of life and scores in COPD
Session: COPD in the elderly - quality of life and scores in COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 540
Disease area: Airway diseases

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