COPD prevalence is increased in lung cancer, independent of age, sex and smoking history

Young R. P., Hopkins R. J., Christmas T., Black P. N., Metcalf P., Gamble G. D.

Source: Eur Respir J 2009; 33: 380-386
Journal Issue: August
Disease area: Airway diseases

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