Is pulmonary rehabilitation impact different regarding the 6 minute walk test distance in hypercapnic COPD patients?

L. Meira (Leça da Palmeira, Portugal)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Latest insights into functional capacity, muscle weakness and physical activity in chronic lung diseases
Disease area: Airway diseases

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