Isolated or time-clustered exacerbations have similar impacts on hospitalization rates and quality of life

G. C. Donaldson, R. Baghai, W. Perera, T. M. A. Wilkinson, J. A. Wedzicha (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Clinical aspects and treatment of lower respiratory infection in COPD patients
Session: Clinical aspects and treatment of lower respiratory infection in COPD patients
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4853
Disease area: Airway diseases

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