Rates and Patterns of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations
BACKGROUND: Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are believed to be a common occurrence in patients with COPD and are known to be associated with considerable morbidity.
Main Authors: | Magda Nunes de Melo, Pierre Ernst, Samy Suissa |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2004-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Respiratory Journal |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2004/813058 |
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