Colour of sputum is a marker for bacterial colonisation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Colour of sputum is a marker for bacterial colonisation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Bacterial colonisation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) contributes to airway inflammation and modulates exacerbations. We assessed risk factors for bacterial colonisation in COPD.</p> <p>Methods</p>...

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Main Authors: Millares Laura, García Marian, Esquinas Cristina, Hervás Ramona, de la Roza Cristian, Vilà Sara, Monsó Eduard, Marín Alicia, Miravitlles Marc, Morera Josep, Torres Antoni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/58

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