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Global Strategy for the Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (2020 Update)
Overview
This guideline presents recommendations for the care of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This 2020 update presents evidence-based recommendations for the care of patients with COPD.
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Date: January 1, 2020
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: CPG
Aged (65+), Adult (25-44), 80 and over (80+), Middle Aged (45-64)
Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD)
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