Spontaneous sputum production as a marker of bacterial colonisation in stable COPD

A. Marin, M. Garcia, I. Badorrey, M. Sabria, J. Morera, E. Monso (Badalona, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Acute and chronic infections in COPD
Session: Acute and chronic infections in COPD
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 232
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory infections

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