Prevention of exacerbations of COPD with pharmacotherapy
Exacerbations are a frequent event in the evolution of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. Individuals with COPD have a mean of 1–3 episodes per year, some of which lead to hospital admission and may even be a cause of death. The importance of COPD exacerbations has become increas...
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| Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2010-06-01
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| Series: | European Respiratory Review |
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| Online Access: | http://err.ersjournals.com/cgi/content/full/19/116/119 |