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Letter

The Barthel index-dyspnea a tool for respiratory rehabilitation: reply to the letter by Chuang [Letter of clarification]

Mauro Carone1 Respiratory Division, ICS MAUGERI SPA SB, Institute of Cassano Murge (BA) IRCCS, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
,
Michele Vitacca2 Respiratory Rehabilitation Division, ICS MAUGERI SPA SB, Institute of Lumezzane (BS) IRCCS, Italy
,
Mara Paneroni2 Respiratory Rehabilitation Division, ICS MAUGERI SPA SB, Institute of Lumezzane (BS) IRCCS, Italy
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Paola Baiardi3 Scientific Direction, ICS MAUGERI SPA SB, Institute of Pavia, IRCCS, Italy
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Antonio Spanevello4 Respiratory Rehabilitation Division, ICS MAUGERI SPA SB, Institute of Tradate (VA) IRCCS, Italy;5 Respiratory Diseases Unit, University of Insubria, Varese
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Giorgio Bertolotti6 Psychology Unit, ICS MAUGERI SPA SB, Institute of Tradate (VA) IRCCS, Italy
Pages 813-815 | Published online: 08 Mar 2017

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