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Prognosis Further exacerbations b  and readmissions are common. b   The risk is increased with b   symptoms of bronchitis daily wheeze frequent exacerbations in the past  Death is common b particularly with worsening disease a   The risk of dying is increased with increasing age a b   worsening respiratory function a   worsening physical disability a b   heart failure a ischaemic heart disease a   chronic renal failure a

Expiry date: July 2003
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