Peripheral skeletal muscles in COPD patients: correlation with pulmonary function and quality of life

M. M. de Oca, S. Torres, Y. González, N. Hernandez, E. Romero, C. Tálamo (Caracas, ; , Mexico)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Respiratory and skeletal muscle
Session: Respiratory and skeletal muscle
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3115
Disease area: Airway diseases

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