FEV6 as an alternative for FVC in detecting airflow obstruction in COPD patients undergoing six minute Walk test

L. F. Chen, S. C. Ho, W. C. Jao, T. F. Sheng, H. P. Kuo, C. H. Wang (Taipei, Taiwan)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –The best posters in exercise testing and physical inactivity
Session: The best posters in exercise testing and physical inactivity
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1835
Disease area: Airway diseases

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