Does family support affect physical activity of patients with COPD? An exploratory study

J. Cruz, D. Brooks, A. Marques (Aveiro, Portugal; Toronto, Canada)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Latest insights in physical activity, exercise testing and muscles
Session: Latest insights in physical activity, exercise testing and muscles
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4493
Disease area: Airway diseases

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J. Cruz, D. Brooks, A. Marques (Aveiro, Portugal; Toronto, Canada). Does family support affect physical activity of patients with COPD? An exploratory study. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: Suppl. 58, 4493

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