Six-min walk distance test better reflects maximal exercise tolerance in severe, but not in mild COPD patients

M. Montes de Oca, C. Cote, C. Tálamo, J. Lopez, B. Celli (Caracas, Venezuela; Bay Pines, Boston, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Exercise in lung disease
Session: Exercise in lung disease
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2463
Disease area: Airway diseases

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