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Editorial
. 2023 Aug 15;208(4):354-356.
doi: 10.1164/rccm.202306-1065ED.

Causes of Death in Smokers: Implications for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management across Disease Severity

Jadwiga A Wedzicha  1
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Editorial

Causes of Death in Smokers: Implications for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management across Disease Severity

Jadwiga A Wedzicha. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. .
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  • Causes of and Clinical Features Associated with Death in Tobacco Cigarette Users by Lung Function Impairment.
    Labaki WW, Gu T, Murray S, Curtis JL, Wells JM, Bhatt SP, Bon J, Diaz AA, Hersh CP, Wan ES, Kim V, Beaty TH, Hokanson JE, Bowler RP, Arenberg DA, Kazerooni EA, Martinez FJ, Silverman EK, Crapo JD, Make BJ, Regan EA, Han MK; COPDGene Investigators – Core Units; COPDGene Investigators – Clinical Centers. Labaki WW, et al. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2023 Aug 15;208(4):451-460. doi: 10.1164/rccm.202210-1887OC. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2023. PMID: 37159910 Free PMC article.

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