Bacterial infection and COPD - cause or effect?

A. Singanayagam (London, United Kingdom)

Source: International Congress 2018 – PG9 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations
Session: PG9 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations
Session type: Postgraduate Course
Number: 93
Disease area: Airway diseases

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