Dyspnoea and fat free mass are major determinants of reduced physical activity in COPD patients

F. Costa, G. De Cusatis, L. Malagrinò, S. Antonelli, C. De Simone, S. Santerini, B. Vagaggini, P. Paggiaro (Pisa, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Physical activity monitors: from toy to valid tool?
Session: Physical activity monitors: from toy to valid tool?
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3257
Disease area: Airway diseases

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F. Costa, G. De Cusatis, L. Malagrinò, S. Antonelli, C. De Simone, S. Santerini, B. Vagaggini, P. Paggiaro (Pisa, Italy). Dyspnoea and fat free mass are major determinants of reduced physical activity in COPD patients. Eur Respir J 2011; 38: Suppl. 55, 3257

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