Poor quality of life is associated with frequent exacerbations in moderate-to-severe COPD patients

M. Miravitlles, C. Murio, R. Lamarca, J. L. Alvarez-Sala, F. Ros, J. F. Masa, H. Verea, R. Zalacain, R. Vidal, On behalf of the IMPAC Study Group (Barcelona, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Management of LRTI: clinical and outcomes assessment
Session: Management of LRTI: clinical and outcomes assessment
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1354
Disease area: Airway diseases

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