Gli stadi più avanzati di broncopneumopatia cronica ostruttiva possono essere asintomatici per tutta la vita: Una lezione di vita

Translated title of the contribution: Advanced stage COPD can be asymptomatic lifelong: A lesson of life

Francesca Polverino, Eva Polverino, Giorgio Polverino, Salvatore Polverino, Mario Polverino

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Abstract

We describe the case report of Antonio P., father and grandfather of the authors, affected by moderate-to-severe COPD, who went undiagnosed for 24 years since the patient remained totally asymptomatic throughout this period and until the end of life.

Translated title of the contributionAdvanced stage COPD can be asymptomatic lifelong: A lesson of life
Original languageItalian
Pages (from-to)228-231
Number of pages4
JournalMultidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine
Volume3
Issue number3
StatePublished - Jun 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • COPD
  • GOLD
  • Moderate-severe obstruction

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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