COPD (confusion over proper diagnosis) in the zone of maximum uncertainty

Quanjer Philip H., Ruppel Gregg, Brusasco Vito, Pérez-Padilla Rogelio, Fragoso Carlos A. Vaz, Culver Bruce H., Swanney Maureen P., Miller Martin R., Thompson Bruce, Morgan Mike, Hughes Mike, Graham Brian L., Pellegrino Riccardo, Enright Paul, Buist A. Sonia, Burney Peter

Source: Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 1523-1524
Journal Issue: November
Disease area: Airway diseases

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