A comparison of intravenous versus oral administration of corticosteroids in the treatment of patients admitted to the hospital with an exacerbation of COPD

Y. P. De Jong, S. M. Uil, H. P. Grotjohan, D. S. Postma, H. A. M. Kerstjens, J. W. K. van den Berg (Zwolle, Groningen, The Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Acute and chronic management of COPD
Session: Acute and chronic management of COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 516
Disease area: Airway diseases

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