Management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease—A position statement of the South African Thoracic Society : 2019 update
Date
2019-10-06
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Publisher
AME Publishing
Abstract
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a significant cause of death and disability in both developed and developing countries. It is increasing in frequency and demands increasing utilisation of healthcare resources.
Description
CITATION: Abdool-Gaffar, M. S. et al. 2019. Management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - A position statement of the South African Thoracic Society: 2019 update. Journal of thoracic disease, 11(11):4408–4427. doi:10.21037/jtd.2019.10.65
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The original publication is available at https://jtd.amegroups.com/
Keywords
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Lungs -- Diseases, Obstructive, Lungs -- Diseases, Obstructive, Pulmonary toxicology, Tobacco use -- Health aspects, Chest -- Diseases
Citation
Abdool-Gaffar, M. S. et al. 2019. Management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - A position statement of the South African Thoracic Society: 2019 update. Journal of thoracic disease, 11(11):4408–4427. doi:10.21037/jtd.2019.10.65