N-acetylcysteine reduces the risk of re-hospitalisation among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Gerrits C.M.J.M., Herings R.M.C., Leufkens H.G.M., Lammers J-W.J.

Source: Eur Respir J 2003; 21: 795-798
Journal Issue: May
Disease area: Airway diseases

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