MacNee, W Airway infection does not accelerate decline in lung function in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. [electronic resource] - American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine Nov 2001 - 1758-60 p. digital Publication Type: Editorial; Review; Comment ISSN: 1073-449X Standard No.: 10.1164/ajrccm.164.10.2108049b doi Subjects--Topical Terms: Age DistributionAgedBiasBronchitis--complicationsChild, PreschoolDisease ProgressionForced Expiratory VolumeHumansInfantInfant, NewbornInfections--complicationsInflammationLongitudinal StudiesLung Diseases--complicationsMiddle AgedPulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive--etiologyRecurrenceResearch Design--standardsSmoking--adverse effects