Early pulmonary rehabilitation after acute exacerbation of COPD: a randomised controlled trial
Objectives The aim of this study was to establish whether early pulmonary rehabilitation after severe exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) reduces mortality and hospital admissions, and increases physical performance and quality of life compared to rehabilitation initiated la...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2020-02-01
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Series: | ERJ Open Research |
Online Access: | http://openres.ersjournals.com/content/6/1/00173-2019.full |