Optimizing bronchodilation in the prevention of COPD exacerbations
Abstract The natural disease course of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is often punctuated by exacerbations: acute events of symptom worsening associated with significant morbidity and healthcare resource utilization; reduced quality of life; and increased risk of hospitalization and de...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-06-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12931-017-0601-2 |