Exacerbation frequency and FEV1 decline of COPD: is it geographic?

Seemungal Terence A.R., Wedzicha Jadwiga A.

Source: Eur Respir J 2014; 43: 1220-1222
Journal Issue: May
Disease area: Airway diseases

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