Weather, pollution and topography in COPD exacerbations: An observational study in Worcester and Dudley, UK

R. Lewis, G. Price, J. Emberlin (Worcester, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Respiratory epidemiology: genetics and modifiable risk factors
Session: Respiratory epidemiology: genetics and modifiable risk factors
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1003
Disease area: Airway diseases

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R. Lewis, G. Price, J. Emberlin (Worcester, United Kingdom). Weather, pollution and topography in COPD exacerbations: An observational study in Worcester and Dudley, UK. Eur Respir J 2011; 38: Suppl. 55, 1003

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