Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, risk factors, and outcome trials: comparisons with cardiovascular disease.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major health problem and now ranks fifth in terms of the global burden of disease. Although COPD is a disease that is characterized by progressive respiratory symptoms and functional decline, exacerbations pose the greatest risk for morbidity and ear...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2006
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