Use of a handheld fan and face-wipe speeds resolution of breathlessness in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, but does not improve exercise capacity

D. D. Derry, C. L. Madsen, M. Rossdale, G. Farah, J. Floyd, A. Kendrick, M. Hetzel (Bristol, Plymouth, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Assessment in the chronic patient
Session: Assessment in the chronic patient
Session type: E-Posters in free access
Number: 504
Disease area: Airway diseases

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