What can physiotherapists expect from a physical examination of patients with moderate to severe COPD?

M. A. Spruit, P. P. Janssen, L. G. M. Fransen, E. F. M. Wouters (Horn, Maastricht, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Assessments of impairment in adults and children, and airway clearance techniques
Session: Assessments of impairment in adults and children, and airway clearance techniques
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4178
Disease area: Airway diseases

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