Factors associated with relapse after ambulatory treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis
Open Access
- 1 May 2001
- journal article
- research article
- Published by European Respiratory Society (ERS) in European Respiratory Journal
- Vol. 17 (5) , 928-933
- https://doi.org/10.1183/09031936.01.17509280
Abstract
This study aimed to identify the risk factors for relapse after ambulatory treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (AECB) that can easily be used in a primary care setting.Keywords
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