Is COPD an autoimmune disease?

N. Voelkel (Richmond, Va, United States of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Scientific year in review: airway remodelling
Session: Scientific year in review: airway remodelling
Session type: Hot topics
Number: 135
Disease area: Airway diseases

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