Different causes of COPD exacerbation: unable or not to use bronchodilator drugs and journey to high altitude

M. Akgun, E. Yilmazel Ucar, O. Araz, M. Meral, A. Mirici (Erzurum, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - COPD – therapy/exacerbations
Session: COPD – therapy/exacerbations
Session type: E-Posters in free access
Number: 296
Disease area: Airway diseases

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