Journal article
Colds as predictors of the onset and severity of COPD exacerbations
Abstract
RATIONALE: Common colds are associated with acute respiratory symptom exacerbations in COPD patients.
OBJECTIVE: To determine exacerbation risk and severity in COPD patients with/without coincident self-reported colds.
Authors
Johnston NW; Olsson M; Edsbäcker S; de Verdier MG; Gustafson P; McCrae C; Coyle PV; McIvor RA
Journal
International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Vol. 12, No. 0, pp. 839–848
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
March 10, 2017
DOI
10.2147/copd.s127146
ISSN
1176-9106