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Citations should be made in the following way: Authors. Title. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: Suppl. 58, abstract number.

MS02 How to make long-term noninvasive ventilation succeed in patients with COPD: between myth and evidence

Morning Seminar
Chairs: J-P. Janssens (Geneva, Switzerland)
Aims: To clarify the indications for long-term noninvasive mechanical ventilation for COPD on the basis of the most recent and available knowledge.

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ADULT: Module B.1.4 Airway Diseases, COPD (chronic obstructive bronchitits and/or emphysema, Module E.1.6 Treatment modalities and prevention measures, Ventilatory Support (invasive/non-invasive/CPAP)

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Arterial blood gases, quality of life, sleep, preventing hospitalisation: which aims should we pursue? W. Windisch (Cologne, Germany)
Technical skills needed to make long-term NIV succeed in patients with COPD R. Scala (Arezzo, Italy)