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SUBMITTER: Novotna B
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4235208 | biostudies-literature | 2014
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Novotna Barbora B Koblizek Vladimir V Zatloukal Jaromir J Plutinsky Marek M Hejduk Karel K Zbozinkova Zuzana Z Jarkovsky Jiri J Sobotik Ondrej O Dvorak Tomas T Safranek Petr P
International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 20141110
<h4>Purpose</h4>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been recognized as a heterogeneous, multiple organ system-affecting disorder. The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) places emphasis on symptom and exacerbation management. The aim of this study is examine the course of COPD and its impact on morbidity and all-cause mortality of patients, with respect to individual phenotypes and GOLD categories. This study will also evaluate COPD real-life patient care i ...[more]