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Consensus document on the overlap phenotype COPD-asthma in COPD.
Archivos de bronconeumologia - 1 Sept 2012
Soler-Cataluña Juan José, Cosío Borja, Izquierdo José Luis, López-Campos José Luis, Marín José M, Agüero Ramón, Baloira Adolfo, Carrizo Santiago, Esteban Cristóbal, Galdiz Juan B, González M Cruz, Miravitlles Marc, Monsó Eduard, Montemayor Teodoro, Morera Josep, Ortega Francisco, Peces-Barba Germán, Puente Luis, Rodríguez José Miguel, Sala Ernest, Sauleda Jaume, Soriano Joan B, Viejo José Luis
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INTRODUCTION: Although asthma and COPD are different pathologies, many patients share characteristics from both entities. These cases can have different evolutions and responses to treatment. Nevertheless, the evidence available is limited, and it is necessary to evaluate whether they represent a differential phenotype and provide recommendations about diagnosis and treatment, in addition to identifying possible...
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