Sputum colour as a marker of acute bacterial exacerbations of COPD

L. Allegra, G. Beghi, P. Diano, P. Tarsia, S. Galbiati, R. Cosentini, F. Blasi (Milan, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - COPD - basic mechanisms and therapy of acute exacerbations
Session: COPD - basic mechanisms and therapy of acute exacerbations
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2228
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory infections

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