COVID-19 and COPD: a narrative review of the basic science and clinical outcomes
The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2). Clinical outcomes, including mortality, are worse in males, older individuals and patients with comorbidities. COPD patients are included in shielding strategies due to their s...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2020-11-01
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Series: | European Respiratory Review |
Online Access: | http://err.ersjournals.com/content/29/158/200199.full |