[British Thoracic Society Guideline on Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Adults]

Anna Christakou; Stella Andreadou; Konstantina Vasileiadi; Anastasia Zamplara; Eirini Patsaki; Stefanos Patsiris; Karerina Kousta; Athina Seitaridi

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