Can we use a biomarker to guide antibiotic treatment in severe COPD exacerbations?

Victor A. Adepoju

Source: Breathe, 15 (4) 353; 10.1183/20734735.0257-2019
Journal Issue: December
Disease area: Airway diseases

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