What is the reason for comorbidities in COPD: pathophysiology?

E. F. M. Wouters (Maastricht, The Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - When the whole body is affected: comorbodity and COPD
Session: When the whole body is affected: comorbodity and COPD
Session type: Symposium
Number: 2782
Disease area: Airway diseases

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