Novel insights into the aetiology and pathophysiology of increased airway inflammation during COPD exacerbations
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Airway inflammation increases during acute exacerbations of COPD. Extrinsic factors, such as airway infections, increased air pollution, and intrinsic factors, such as increased oxidative stress and altered immunity may contribute to this increase. The evidence f...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2006-05-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
| Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/7/1/80 |