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New developments in the assessment of COPD: early diagnosis is key
2014
International Journal of COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the most common chronic lung disease in the world, and its associated health burdens and costs are mounting. Until recently, it was generally accepted that targeting the diagnosis of COPD early in its course was a relatively fruitless effort, since treatments other than already ubiquitous smoking-cessation efforts were unlikely to alter its course. However, there is strong evidence to suggest that the majority of patients with objective COPD are
doi:10.2147/copd.s46198
pmid:24600220
pmcid:PMC3942111
fatcat:nvb3inr23zddrpxkmho5jpqtry