Time for a longer and better life for patients with COPD

Lowie E.G.W. Vanfleteren, Anders Ullman, Leonardo M. Fabbri

Source: Eur Respir J, 51 (1) 1702569; 10.1183/13993003.02569-2017
Journal Issue: January
Disease area: Airway diseases

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