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Review
. 2007 Dec;28(4):703-15, vi.
doi: 10.1016/j.ccm.2007.07.003.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the older patient

Shoab A Nazir  1 , Mohammad M Al-Hamed, Marcia L Erbland
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the older patient

Shoab A Nazir et al. Clin Chest Med. 2007 Dec.

Abstract

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. It is a major cause of morbidity, mortality, and health care use, particularly in older adults. In the following sections, the authors review the diagnosis and management of COPD with a focus on special issues in older adults.

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