Aerobic fitness and physical activity(PA) levels in children with lung conditions

K. N. Johnston, S. C. Jenkins, S. M. Stick, C. Roberts (Perth, Australia)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Physiotherapy in assessment measurement and management of acute and chronic respiratory disorders
Disease area: Airway diseases, Paediatric lung diseases

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K. N. Johnston, S. C. Jenkins, S. M. Stick, C. Roberts (Perth, Australia). Aerobic fitness and physical activity(PA) levels in children with lung conditions. Eur Respir J 2003; 22: Suppl. 45, 2096

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