Factors associated with sputum purulence in stable moderate to severe COPD patients

C. Esquinas, M. Miravitlles, E. Monso, S. Vila, A. Marin, R. Hervas, M. Garcia, C. de la Roza, A. Torres, J. Morera (Barcelona, Badalona, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Different aspects of COPD exacerbations
Session: Different aspects of COPD exacerbations
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 1373
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory infections

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