... in this group of patients is relevantfor the treatment of COPD, and for the care and rehabili-tation of patients. To this end, the aim of the present studywas to explore the determinants of ... symptoms with the St George Respiratory Questionnaire and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, physical function with the Incremental Shuttle WalkingTest, and subjective health status with the ... phlegm/sputum, shortness of breath, wheezing and chest trouble [18,21]. Anxiety and depression Anxiety and depression were measured with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). HADS is...