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Asthma Masquerading as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Study of Smokers Fulfilling the GOLD Definition of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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2011

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Feisal A. Al‐Kassimi, Abdullah A. Abba, Mohammed S. Al‐Hajjaj, Esam H. Alhamad, Emad Raddaoui, Shaffi Ahamed Shaikh
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Abstract

COPD, even in heavy smokers, includes cases of asthma. FEV1 fluctuation during 1 year is a novel concept which may distinguish irreversible asthma and COPD.

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