A rapid access and early discharge service for people with COPD.
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چکیده
The British Thoracic Society (1997) defines chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as a chronic, slowly progressive disorder that causes significant mortality and morbidity. In most cases it is caused by smoking tobacco.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing times
دوره 99 20 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003