The importance of physical activity

Daniel Langer, Heleen Demeyer, Thierry Troosters, Rik Gosselink

Source: Eur Respir Monogr 2015; 69: 224-239
Journal Issue: Controversies in COPD
Disease area: Airway diseases

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