Ego defense mechanisms in COPD: Impact on health-related quality of life and dyspnoea severity

S. C. Albuquerque, E. R. Carvalho, R. S. Lopes, I. S. Marques, D. S. Macêdo, E. D. Pereira, T. N. Hyphantis, A. F. Carvalho (Fortaleza, Brazil; Ioannina, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - COPD mechanisms
Session: COPD mechanisms
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3589
Disease area: Airway diseases

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