Viruses and exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: unmet clinical need
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a non-communicable long-term condition characterised by accelerated lung-function decline and intermittent episodes of respiratory illness called exacerbations. We discuss the current understanding of the role of viruses in these elements of COPD. The...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2015-07-01
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Series: | Journal of Virus Eradication |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2055664020304982 |