Does modified incremental step test evaluate maximal exercise capacity in moderate to severe subjects with asthma?

R. Barbosa (São Paulo, Brazil), R. Silva (São Paulo, Brazil), S. Camargo (São Paulo, Brazil), S. Dal Corso (São Paulo, Brazil), J. Salge (São Paulo, Brazil), A. Fonseca (São Paulo, Brazil), R. Stelmach (São Paulo, Brazil), C. Carvalho (São Paulo, Brazil)

Source: International Congress 2019 – The future of pulmonary rehabilitation discussed today
Session: The future of pulmonary rehabilitation discussed today
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 528
Disease area: Airway diseases

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