Are COPD exacerbations associated with the severity of the disease?

D. Makris, N. Tzanakis, J. Moschandrea, A. Damianaki, G. Maltezakis, E. Ntaoukakis, N. M. Siafakas (Heraklion, Chania, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - COPD - exacerbations II
Session: COPD - exacerbations II
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1991
Disease area: Airway diseases

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D. Makris, N. Tzanakis, J. Moschandrea, A. Damianaki, G. Maltezakis, E. Ntaoukakis, N. M. Siafakas (Heraklion, Chania, Greece). Are COPD exacerbations associated with the severity of the disease?. Eur Respir J 2005; 26: Suppl. 49, 1991

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