Validity of the diagnosis of pneumonia in hospitalised patients with COPD
Rationale Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia are two of the most common reasons for acute hospital admissions. Acute exacerbations and pneumonia present with similar symptoms in COPD patients, representing a diagnostic challenge with a significant impact on p...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2019-06-01
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| Series: | ERJ Open Research |
| Online Access: | http://openres.ersjournals.com/content/5/2/00031-2019.full |