Complementary Therapies for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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New therapies for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the most common lung disease, carrying a significant mortality and morbidity. None of the therapeutic interventions currently available alter the progression of the disease. As our understanding of the basic mechanisms of alveolar destruction and airflow limitation improves, new targets are identified that may eventually result in treatment option...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Community Medicine & Health Education
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2161-0711
DOI: 10.4172/2161-0711.1000e125