Poor inter-relationship between FEV1, oxygen saturation and MRC breathlessness score in advanced COPD

R. Nadama, C. R. Mcgavin, P. D. Hughes, S. Pearse (Exeter, Plymouth, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Pathophysiology and assessment of COPD
Session: Pathophysiology and assessment of COPD
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 4536
Disease area: Airway diseases

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R. Nadama, C. R. Mcgavin, P. D. Hughes, S. Pearse (Exeter, Plymouth, United Kingdom). Poor inter-relationship between FEV1, oxygen saturation and MRC breathlessness score in advanced COPD. Eur Respir J 2007; 30: Suppl. 51, 4536

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