Relationship between frequency, length, and treatment outcome of exacerbations to baseline lung function and lung density in alpha-1 antitrypsin-deficient COPD

Kesavaperumal Vijayasaratha,1 Robert A Stockley21Lung Investigation Unit, 2Research and Development, University Hospital Birmingham NHS Trust, Birmingham, UKBackground: Diary cards are useful for analyzing exacerbations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), although factors influencing th...

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Main Authors: Vijayasaratha K, Stockley RA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2012-11-01
Series:International Journal of COPD
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/relationship-between-frequency-length-and-treatment-outcome-of-exacerb-a11619