A comparison of subjective fatigue in COPD patients with healthy older people

A. Lewko, R. Willoughby, J. McArthur, R. Hofmeyr, R. Osborne, R. Garrod (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Respiratory mechanics, muscles and breathing; functional status measures and coping styles
Session: Respiratory mechanics, muscles and breathing; functional status measures and coping styles
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4092
Disease area: Airway diseases

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