--'Walking Distance--™ Test an Accurate Indicator of Disease Severity in Patients with COPD
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--'Walking Distance--™ Test an Accurate Indicator of Disease Severity in Patients with COPD
The six-minute walking distance test (6MWD), a test that measures a patient--™s ability to tolerate exercise and physical activity, is an effective tool for understanding disease severity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a three-year global study of patients with COPD sponsored by drug manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline.
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