Is pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) effective in improving the BODE index (BI) and quality of life (QoL) in the elderly COPD patients?

L. L. Ferri, A. Cesario, L. Mugnaini, A. Zarzana, G. Biscione, S. Bonassi, V. Cardaci (Rome, Genova, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Pulmonary rehabilitation: mechanisms of action
Session: Pulmonary rehabilitation: mechanisms of action
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4598
Disease area: Airway diseases

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