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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
New chronic obstructive pulmonary disease study results from Woolcock Institute of Medical Research described
July 8th, 2008
New research, 'COPD management. Part I. Strategies for managing the burden of established COPD,' is the subject of a report. "Effective management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is dependent on an accurate diagnosis and assessment of severity. COPD is a clinical diagnosis, based on a history of exposure to known risk factors and the presence of airway obstruction that is not fully reversible," scientists in Camperdown, Australia report. "Maximal therapy and support for smoking cessation should be offered to all patients. Symptoms may only develop when a significant loss of lung function has occurred, and the diagnosis is frequently made late in the...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-07-08)
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