Oxygen treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

References

Citations

  1. Kerstjens H, et al. (2005). Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Clinical Evidence (13): 1923-1947.

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Author: Douglas Dana
Robin Parks, MS		Last Updated: August 28, 2006
Medical Review: Renée M. Crichlow, MD - Family Medicine
Tom Bailey, MD - Family Medicine
Ken Y. Yoneda, MD - Pulmonology

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