Effect of comorbidities on response to pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Background and objective: Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) typically manifest with worsening dyspnea, poor exercise tolerance and diminished quality of life. In addition, comorbidities are commonly reported in these patients, complicating management strategies. Pulmonary re...

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Main Authors: Maged Hassan, Sahar Mourad, Nashwa Hassan Abdel Wahab, Rasha Daabis, Gihan Younis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0422763815300741