COPD and air travel: Does hypoxia-altitude simulation test predict in-flight respiratory symptoms?

A. Edvardsen, M. Ryg, A. AkerØ, C. C. Christensen, O. H. SkjØnsberg (Hakadal, Oslo, Norway)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –COPD: acute exacerbations and others
Session: COPD: acute exacerbations and others
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1864
Disease area: Airway diseases

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