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Effect of exacerbations on quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a 2 year follow up study
Thorax · 2004 · Vol. 59(5) · pp. 387–395
Marc Miravitlles✉(Hospital Clínic de Barcelona)
Abstract
Frequent exacerbations significantly impair HRQL of patients with moderate COPD. A significant and independent effect of seasonality was also observed.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) ResearchRespiratory Support and MechanismsAsthma and respiratory diseasesMedicineCOPDQuality of life (healthcare)Pulmonary diseaseInternal medicinePhysical therapyRespiratory system
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AdultAgedFemaleFollow-Up StudiesForced Expiratory VolumeHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrognosisQuality of LifeVital CapacityPulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
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