Which patients with COPD can potentially benefit from prophylactic use of antibiotics?

A. T. Lo Tam Loi, G. I. Andriesse, R. S. Djamin (Breda, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Different aspects of COPD exacerbations
Session: Different aspects of COPD exacerbations
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 1384
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory infections

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