COPD exacerbation: resolution of symptoms after starting antibiotic treatment was unaltered by the timing of therapy but was dependent on baseline gas transfer

K. Vijayasaratha, R. Stockley (Birmingham, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Management of COPD
Session: Management of COPD
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1767
Disease area: Airway diseases

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