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Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in elderly patients often require treatment with antibacterials

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Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in elderly patients often require treatment with antibacterials. Drugs Ther. Perspect 26, 14–16 (2010). https://doi.org/10.2165/11205250-000000000-00000

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