Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic mucus hypersecretion
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations
INTRODUCTION Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for approximately 110,000 deaths per year. COPD is a slowly progressive condition, with symptoms typically arising around age 50 to 60 years. As the U.S. population of current and former smokers ages, the prevalence of this disease is expected to climb [1]. More than 1...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Clinical and Applied Immunology Reviews
سال: 2006
ISSN: 1529-1049
DOI: 10.1016/j.cair.2006.02.001