Pulmonary Disease
Data from C. Garvey et al Provide New Insights into Pulmonary Disease
Published in Vaccine Weekly, April 4th, 2012
2012 APR 4 -- Researchers detail in "Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease," new data in Pulmonary Disease. According to the authors of a study from Daly City, California, "Epidemiologic data indicate that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Patients with poorly managed COPD are likely to experience exacerbations that require emergency department visits or hospitalization-two important drivers contributing to escalating healthcare resource use and costs associated with the disease."
"Exacerbations also contribute to worsening lung function and negative outcomes in COPD. The aim of this...
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