The Nature and Causes of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Historical Perspective
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the currently favoured name for the diseases formerly known as emphysema and bronchitis. COPD has been recognized for more than 200 years. Its cardinal symptoms are cough, phlegm and dyspnea, and its pathology is characterized by enlarged airspaces and...
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Main Author: | C Peter W Warren |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2009-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Respiratory Journal |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/540527 |
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