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Comment
. 2012 Jun 1;185(11):1139-41.
doi: 10.1164/rccm.201202-0227ED.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations: accurate and easy measurement promises much

Stephen I Rennard, Kristina L Bailey
Comment

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations: accurate and easy measurement promises much

Stephen I Rennard et al. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. .
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