Ventilatory analysis during 6MWT gives relevant information about exercise limitation in COPD

Eva Bernardi (Vazzola, Italy), Eva Bernardi, Benedetta Stiz, Sergio Angelini, Marco Contoli, Annalisa Cogo

Source: International Congress 2015 – Clinical exercise physiology in health and disease
Session: Clinical exercise physiology in health and disease
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2237
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory critical care

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