Long-term changes in lung function, dyspnea and exercise capacity in COPD patients

V. A. Hodgev, S. S. Kostianev, A. A. Torossian, P. V. Mandulova, D. H. Iluchev (Plovdiv, Bulgaria)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Control of breathing and gas exchange
Session: Control of breathing and gas exchange
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3077
Disease area: Airway diseases

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