Relationship between bacterial flora and pulmonary function in patients with acute exacerbations of COPD

F. Blasi, L. Allegra, C. Gambardella, R. Cosentini, P. Tarsia, P. Capone (Milan, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Acute exacerbations of asthma and COPD
Session: Acute exacerbations of asthma and COPD
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3560
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory infections

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