Seasonal influenza vaccination in patients with COPD: a systematic literature review
Abstract Background Influenza is a frequent cause of exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Exacerbations are associated with worsening of the airflow obstruction, hospitalisation, reduced quality of life, disease progression, death, and ultimately, substantial healthcare-rel...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-05-01
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Series: | BMC Pulmonary Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12890-017-0420-8 |