Physical activity and its relation with exercise capacity in patients with early COPD

H. Van Remoortel, M. Hornikx, K. De Bent, E. Balligand, C. Burtin, D. Langer, R. Gosselink, M. Decramer, W. Janssens, T. Troosters (Leuven, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Physical activity, methodology and impact
Session: Physical activity, methodology and impact
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 281
Disease area: Airway diseases

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