Karnofsky index as predictor of exacerbations in moderate and severe COPD patients

L. Anoro, E. Tieso, F. Campo, D. Morillo, C. Gonzalez, A. Pérez (Zaragoza, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - COPD: treatment and monitoring
Session: COPD: treatment and monitoring
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1326
Disease area: Airway diseases

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