Increased serum lactate dehydrogenase, a reduced functional exercise capacity and increased MRC dyspnea grade in COPD

M. A. Spruit, H. J. Pennings, J. D. Does, T. G. Moller, P. P. Janssen, E. F. M. Wouters (Horn, Maastricht, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Exercise: respiratory mechanics and dynamic hyperinflation
Session: Exercise: respiratory mechanics and dynamic hyperinflation
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1069
Disease area: Airway diseases

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