What is early COPD and why is it important?

Joan B. Soriano, Francesca Polverino, Borja G. Cosio

Source: Eur Respir J, 52 (6) 1801448; 10.1183/13993003.01448-2018
Journal Issue: December
Disease area: Airway diseases

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