Three-year follow-up study of respiratory and systemic manifestations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Three-year follow-up study of respiratory and systemic manifestations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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Few studies show patient outcomes over time in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In the present study, we monitored forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1) and other manifestations of the disease over 3 years in 133 COPD patients (69% males, age = 65 ± 9 years, FEV1 = 59 ± 25...

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Main Authors: R. Ferrari, S.E. Tanni, M.M. Faganello, L.M.O. Caram, P.A. Lucheta, I. Godoy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2011-01-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Subjects:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Markers of disease severity
Quality of life
Exercise capacity
BODE Index
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