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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 8: non-pharmacological management of COPD.
The role of smoking cessation and the use of measures to reduce the disability associated with COPD are reviewed. The political profile of patients with COPD is increasing as patient support groups develop the confidence to campaign for better services.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: South African Medical Journal
سال: 2015
ISSN: 2078-5135
DOI: 10.7196/samjnew.8426