Respiratory effort cost index correlates negatively with pulmonary function test in COPD patients during six minute walking test

L. Orlandi, R. Maciel, F. Rocha, M. Ramos, M. D. G. Rodrigues-Machado (Belo Horizonte, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Exercise training: new groups, new methods and outcomes
Session: Exercise training: new groups, new methods and outcomes
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4877
Disease area: Airway diseases

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