The Significance of BODE (BMI, Obstruction, Dyspnea, Exercise) Index in Patients with Mustard Lung
Introduction: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) secondary to sulfur mustard exposure, known as mustard lung, is an important late pulmonary complication. The BODE (Body mass index, Obstruction, Dyspnea, and Exercise) index has been established as a valuable tool for determining the advers...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
2013-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://jctm.mums.ac.ir/?_action=showPDF&article=559&_ob=c0b9ed14f3b4198de86a07caa7c35625&fileName=full_text.pdf |