What is a COPD exacerbation? Current definitions, pitfalls, challenges and opportunities for improvement

Victor Kim, Shawn D. Aaron

Source: Eur Respir J, 52 (5) 1801261; 10.1183/13993003.01261-2018
Journal Issue: November
Disease area: Airway diseases

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