Myopathy and polyneuropathy in patients with COPD: evaluation of frequency and effects on outcome of pulmonary rehabilitation

R. Carrai, A. Grippo, I. Romagnoli, B. Lanini, R. Bianchi, B. Binazzi, G. Scano, F. Gigliotti (Pozzolatico - Impruneta, Florence, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Assessment in COPD patients
Session: Assessment in COPD patients
Session type: E-Posters in free access
Number: 496
Disease area: Airway diseases

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