May the value of FEV1 be helpful in the choice of the antibiotic therapy in acute exacerbation of COPD?

M. Biagini, M. Rossi (Arezzo, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Management of LRTI: clinical and outcomes assessment
Session: Management of LRTI: clinical and outcomes assessment
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1352
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory infections

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