Body mass index (BMI) is an independent risk factor for exacerbation in patients with COPD

Y. Nasuhara, H. Makita, M. Hasegawa, K. Nagai, T. Betsuyaku, M. Nishimura (Sapporo, Japan)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - COPD and comorbidities
Session: COPD and comorbidities
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3206
Disease area: Airway diseases

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