Article
Exacerbations of COPD.
International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - 1 Jan 2016
Pavord Ian D, Jones Paul W, Burgel Pierre-Régis, Rabe Klaus F
Abstract excerpt
Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are defined as sustained worsening of a patient's condition beyond normal day-to-day variations that is acute in onset, and that may also require a change in medication and/or hospitalization. Exacerbations have a significant and prolonged impact on health status and outcomes, and negative effects on pulmonary function. A significant proportion of...
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