The contribution of Aspergillus fumigatus to COPD exacerbations: a “sensitive” topic

David Connell, Anand Shah

Source: Eur Respir J, 56 (2) 2002223; 10.1183/13993003.02223-2020
Journal Issue: August
Disease area: Airway diseases

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