Bronchiectasis in COPD patients
Background: COPD and brochiectasis are characterized by fixed airway obstruction and chronic cough. The finding of bronchiectasis on HRCT scan in the patient with COPD may indicate the presence of more advanced airway dysfunction, frequent exacerbation and bacterial colonization. Objective: The aim...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2012-10-01
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| Series: | Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0422763812000404 |