Modulation of airway inflammation to prevent exacerbations of COPD
Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are periods in the chronic course of this disease with symptoms of intensified inflammation, induced in part by infections but also by noninfectious irritating mechanisms. Although these exacerbations seem to be linked to accelerated long...
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European Respiratory Society
2005-12-01
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Colecção: | European Respiratory Review |
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Acesso em linha: | http://err.ersjournals.com/cgi/content/full/14/95/78 |