COPD prognosis in relation to diagnostic criteria for airflow obstruction in smokers

Akkermans Reinier P., Biermans Marion, Robberts Bas, ter Riet Gerben, Jacobs Annelies, van Weel Chris, Wensing Michel, Schermer Tjard

Source: Eur Respir J 2014; 43: 54-63
Journal Issue: January
Disease area: Airway diseases

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