IgG immunoglobulin levels and the frequency of respiratory infections in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

E. Tsaroucha, G. Pavlakou, D. Antoniou, E. Tsigou, N. Tzogas, H. Ablianitis, E. Anastasakou, O. Anagnostopoulou (Athens, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Acute exacerbations of COPD: aetiology and therapy
Session: Acute exacerbations of COPD: aetiology and therapy
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3366
Disease area: Airway diseases

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