Rhinovirus-Induced Exacerbations of Asthma and COPD

Over the past two decades, increasing evidence has shown that, in patients with chronic airways disease, viral infection is the most common cause of exacerbation. This review will examine the evidence for viral-induced exacerbations of asthma and chronic obstructive lung disease and the potential me...

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Main Author: Marc B. Hershenson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Scientifica
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/405876