Virus-induced exacerbations in asthma and COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by chronic airway inflammation and/or airflow limitation due to pulmonary emphysema. Chronic bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema, and bronchial asthma may all be associated with airflow limitation; therefore, exacerbation of asthma may be ass...

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Main Authors: Kurai, Daisuke, Saraya, Takeshi, Ishii, Haruyuki, Takizawa, Hajime
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2013
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3787546/