Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6241737 | Respiratory Medicine | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Pain in patients with COPD is associated with low functional exercise capacity, reduced physical activity, and high BMI. Pain can adversely affect physical activity and quality of life in patients with COPD. Early evaluation of pain needs to be considered in the assessment and treatment plan for people with COPD.
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Authors
Bahareh HajGhanbari, S. Jayne Garland, Jeremy D. Road, W. Darlene Reid,