Impact of dyspnoea scores, body mass index and fat free mass on distribution of disease severity

L. Steuten, B. Vrijhoef, E. Wouters (Maastricht, The Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Primary care: COPD
Session: Primary care: COPD
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4220
Disease area: Airway diseases

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