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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Queen Mary, University of London
2011
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.552725 |