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Genetics of COPD.
Chest - 1 May 2004
Molfino Néstor A
Abstract excerpt
COPD is a complex mix of signs and symptoms in patients with chronic bronchitis and emphysema, diseases that largely result from cigarette smoking. Not all smokers, however, acquire COPD, and COPD can develop in nonsmokers. In the United States, COPD is currently the fourth leading cause of death. Surprisingly, there are no effective drug therapies for COPD that are able to significantly alter disease...
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