Risk Factors and Outcomes Associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations Requiring Hospitalization

BACKGROUND: Acute respiratory exacerbations are the most frequent cause of medical visits, hospitalization and death for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients and, thus, exert a significant social and economic burden on society.

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Main Authors: Katayoun Bahadori, J Mark FitzGerald, Robert D Levy, Tharwat Fera, John Swiston
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2009-01-01
Series:Canadian Respiratory Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/179263
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