Are two six-minute walk tests necessary during acute exacerbations of COPD?

C. Osadnik, C. McDonald, A. Holland (Melbourne, Australia)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Physical activity, exercise and physiotherapy in patients with COPD
Session: Physical activity, exercise and physiotherapy in patients with COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1292
Disease area: Airway diseases

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C. Osadnik, C. McDonald, A. Holland (Melbourne, Australia). Are two six-minute walk tests necessary during acute exacerbations of COPD?. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: Suppl. 58, 1292

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