Sputum colour and bacteria in chronic bronchitis exacerbations: a pooled analysis

Miravitlles Marc, Kruesmann Frank, Haverstock Daniel, Perroncel Renee, Choudhri Shurjeel H., Arvis Pierre

Source: Eur Respir J 2012; 39: 1354-1360
Journal Issue: June
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory infections

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