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Outpatient management of severe COPD

Authors :
Niewoehner, Dennis E.
Source :
The New England Journal of Medicine. April 15, 2010, Vol. 362 Issue 15, p1407, 10 p.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The case of a 67-year-old man with a history of dyspnea is discussed to better understand the causes, diagnosis and treatment of severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The different treatment methodologies and management regimes for COPD are also highlighted.

Subjects

Subjects :
Bronchodilator agents -- Usage
Lung diseases, Obstructive -- Case studies
Lung diseases, Obstructive -- Diagnosis
Lung diseases, Obstructive -- Care and treatment
Shortness of breath -- Case studies
Shortness of breath -- Diagnosis
Shortness of breath -- Care and treatment

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00284793
Volume :
362
Issue :
15
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The New England Journal of Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.227423774

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