Tracheomalacia and recurrent exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a case report and review of the literature

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide. COPD exacerbation is usually treated with antibiotics, systemic corticosteroids, and inhaled bronchodilators. We present a case of recurrent COPD exacerbation that was treated repeatedly with...

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Main Authors: Ghaly Kerolus, Ossama Ikladios
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Greater Baltimore Medical Center 2016-12-01
Series:Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
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Online Access:http://www.jchimp.net/index.php/jchimp/article/view/33540/pdf_231