Air travel and COPD: Exercise SpO2 and walking distance as predictors for in-flight desaturation

A. Edvardsen, A. Akerø, C. C. Christensen, M. Ryg, O. H. Skjønsberg (Hakadal, Oslo, Norway)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Challenges in chronic disease management: helping individuals with chronic lung disease remain stable
Disease area: Airway diseases

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A. Edvardsen, A. Akerø, C. C. Christensen, M. Ryg, O. H. Skjønsberg (Hakadal, Oslo, Norway). Air travel and COPD: Exercise SpO2 and walking distance as predictors for in-flight desaturation. Eur Respir J 2011; 38: Suppl. 55, 3477

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