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Eur. Respir. J., Vol. 8, Issue 8, 1398-1420, August 1, 1995

Optimal assessment and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The European Respiratory Society Task Force

NM Siafakas, P Vermeire, NB Pride, P Paoletti, J Gibson, P Howard, JC Yernault, M Decramer, T Higenbottam, DS Postma, and al. et

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  • Religious Studies..Death
  • Medicine..Mortality and Morbidity
  • Oncology..Asthma
  • Medicine..Tobacco and Smoking
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