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Emphysematous phenotype is an independent predictor for frequent exacerbation of COPD.
The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease - 1 Dec 2014
Oh Y-M, Sheen S-S, Park J H, Jin U R, Yoo J-W, Seo J B, Yoo K H, Lee J-H, Kim T-H, Lim S Y, Yoon H I, Lee J S, Lee S-D
Abstract excerpt
SETTING: Frequent exacerbation is an important phenotype in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), while emphysema is associated with many comorbidities and lung function decline. OBJECTIVE: To investigate unique features of frequent exacerbators and test the hypothesis that emphysematous phenotype is associated with frequent exacerbations of COPD. METHODS: A total of 380 COPD patients were recruited from...
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