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Clinical Articles / BY: Nabil Al Lawati, MD, MRCP, April 2008
... also shows the number of deaths expected from 2000 to 2016. Precipitating factors Acute exacerbations of COPD are ... in 1 second) is protective.[ 15 ] COPD exacerbations may also be more common among patients with gastroesophageal ... all have important roles to play (see Part 1 of this theme issue). Conclusions Acute exacerbations of COPD are a ...