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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Borrill, Zoe
Published: University of Manchester 2008
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.492843