Development of an endurance step test for use in patients with COPD

J. Rodrigues-Junior (Sao Paulo (SP), Brazil), A. Luppo (Sao Paulo (SP), Brazil), D. Amaral (Sao Paulo (SP), Brazil), G. Calasans (Sao Paulo (SP), Brazil), J. Selman (Sao Paulo (SP), Brazil), S. Dal Corso (Sao Paulo (SP), Brazil)

Source: Virtual Congress 2020 – Exercise tolerance and functional status across respiratory diseases
Session: Exercise tolerance and functional status across respiratory diseases
Session type: E-poster session
Number: 281
Disease area: Airway diseases

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