The role of infections as a trigger of COPD exacerbations and decline of lung function

J. Wedzicha (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Epidemiology of COPD exacerbations
Session: Epidemiology of COPD exacerbations
Session type: Symposium
Number: 1864
Disease area: Airway diseases

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