Physiological and inflammatory markers of response to pharmacological intervention in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterised by airway inflammation and progressive airflow limitation. Validated measurements of pulmonary function and inflammation are needed to assess the efficacy of novel drugs in this disease.
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University of Manchester
2008
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Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.492843 |