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. 2023 Sep 11;195(35):E1182-E1183.
doi: 10.1503/cmaj.230998.

How can Canada's health systems improve care for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

Alina J Blazer  1 , Matthew B Stanbrook  2
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How can Canada's health systems improve care for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

Alina J Blazer et al. CMAJ. .
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