Physiological and biological characterization of smokers with and without COPD [version 2; referees: 2 approved]
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common inflammatory airway disease predominantly associated with cigarette smoking, and its incidence is increasing worldwide. According to the Global Initiative for Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines, spirometry is used to diagnose the disea...
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| Language: | English |
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F1000 Research Ltd
2018-03-01
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| Series: | F1000Research |
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| Online Access: | https://f1000research.com/articles/6-877/v2 |