Time course of infective and inflammatory changes at exacerbation of COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with recurrent episodes of exacerbations that lead to increased morbidity and mortality. Exacerbations are associated with increased airway and systemic inflammation. This thesis examines the relationship between the infective and inflammato...

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Main Author: Perera, Wayomi
Published: Queen Mary, University of London 2011
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.552725