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Title
The relationship of the BODE index to oxygen saturation during daily activities in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Authors
Cutaia, Michael; Brehm, Robin; Cohen, Miriam
Abstract
The frequency of oxygen desaturation during daily activities in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is poorly defined. The BODE index predicts survival in COPD. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between BODE scores and oxygen saturation during daily activities.