COPD as a disease of children: hype or hope for better understanding?
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COPD as a disease of children: hype or hope for better understanding?
I have three children, two of whom are adults, and the third of whom is now taller than me. These children, despite sharing similar genes, are all very different in their personalities, demeanours, likes and dislikes. I am convinced that almost all of the traits they now have as adults, or near adults, are pretty much what they emerged from the womb with. Other parents I have discussed this obs...
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عنوان ژورنال: Thorax
سال: 2009
ISSN: 0040-6376
DOI: 10.1136/thx.2009.118778