Minimal clinically important difference for measures of fatigue, cough and sputum

P. Sobral Rebelo (Aveiro, Portugal), A. Oliveira (Aveiro, Portugal), C. Paixão (Aveiro, Portugal), A. Marques (Aveiro, Portugal)

Source: International Congress 2019 – Insights into assessment of functional status in respiratory disease patients
Session: Insights into assessment of functional status in respiratory disease patients
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 1216
Disease area: Airway diseases

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