Association of patient-perceived COPD symptoms & activity limitations with comorbidities: The "COPD language" study

E. Kosmas, P. Bakakos, N. Nikas, E. Panitti, P. Steiropoulos, N. Tzanakis, M. Toumbis (Athens, Alexandroupolis, Heraklion, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Quality of life and respiratory symptoms in primary care COPD populations
Session: Quality of life and respiratory symptoms in primary care COPD populations
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2396
Disease area: Airway diseases

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