Breathlessness measurement should be standardised for the level of exertion

Magnus Ekström, Viktor Elmberg, Thomas Lindow, Per Wollmer

Source: Eur Respir J, 51 (5) 1800486; 10.1183/13993003.00486-2018
Journal Issue: May
Disease area: Airway diseases

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