Level of daily physical activity in individuals with COPD compared with healthy controls

Level of daily physical activity in individuals with COPD compared with healthy controls

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Persons with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), performing some level of regular physical activity, have a lower risk of both COPD-related hospital admissions and mortality. COPD patients of all stages seem to benefit from...

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Main Authors: Troosters Thierry, Kort Helianthe SM, Vorrink Sigrid NW, Lammers Jan-Willem J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/12/1/33

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