Self-medication at exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with faster recovery time

J. R. Hurst, T. M. A. Wilkinson, G. C. Donaldson, J. A. Wedzicha (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Outcome of acute exacerbations in COPD
Session: Outcome of acute exacerbations in COPD
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3516
Disease area: Airway diseases

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