The clinical features of the overlap between COPD and asthma

The clinical features of the overlap between COPD and asthma

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The coexistence of COPD and asthma is widely recognized but has not been well described. This study characterizes clinical features, spirometry, and chest CT scans of smoking subjects with both COPD and asthma.</p> <p>Met...

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Main Authors: Schroeder Joyce D, Hansel Nadia N, Barr R Graham, Silverman Edwin K, Hardin Megan, Make Barry J, Crapo James D, Hersh Craig P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
Airway hyperresponsiveness
asthma
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
emphysema
Exacerbation
Gas-trapping
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/12/1/127

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