O. C. P. Van Schayck (Maastricht, The Netherlands), R. Jones (Milton Combe (Devon), United Kingdom)
Adverse events and mortality in the INSPIRE study (investigating new standards for prophylaxis in reduction of exacerbations) P. Calverley, R. Stockley, T. Seemungal, G. Hagan, J. Wedzicha (Liverpool, Birmingham, London, United Kingdom; Mt Hope, Trinidad And Tobago)
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Do cardiovascular drugs reduce exacerbations rates in primary care patients with COPD? F. H. Rutten, J. W. J. Lammers, M. J. M. Cramer, N. P. A. Zuithoff, A. W. Hoes (Utrecht, Netherlands)
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COPD management in Swedish clinical practice B. Tilling, K. Larsson, G. Johansson, C. G. Lofdahl, L. Jorgensen, T. Ekstrom (Atvidaberg, Stockholm, Uppsala, Lund, Sodertalje, Sweden)
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Spirometry-screening among smokers and the development of an intervention program including smoking cessation, physical training and nutrition programs in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): a pilot study in primary care M. Norrhall, R. Larsson, D. Curiac, G. Axelsson, C. Ammon, E. Varas, J. Mansson, J. Brisman, A. L. Soderstrom, C. Bjorkelund, J. Thorn (Goteborg, Vastra Gotaland, Halland, Sweden)
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Use of transcutaneous PCO2 for the home care follow-up of pulmonary disease patients P. Cervantes, D. Laplaud, L. Huret, F. Arboit, J. Hermann, S. Raymond, F. Tourmente (Metz, Maxeville, France)
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Awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Portugal C. Barbara, J. Cardoso, P. Pamplona, J. Moita, M. J. Matos, P. Simao, S. Conde, G. Coutinho (Lisbon, Portugal)
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Accuracy of spirometry performed by general practitioners K. Specjalski, K. Kuziemski, L. Górska, E. Jassem, J. M. Slominski, R. Kalicka, W. S?omiński (Gdansk, Poland)
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Predictors of the level of daily activities for different GOLD COPD stages V. Tsagaraki, S. Markantonis, M. Pirounakis, R. Alevizou, N. Tzanakis (Athens, Heraklion, Greece)
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Echocardiographic indices of right ventricular sizes and function in patients with moderate and severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, with the past history of myocardial infarction M. Gertsen, A. Zhuiko (Minsk, Belarus)
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What are the needs of patients after discharge from hospital with an acute exacerbation of COPD? K. Gruffydd-Jones, C. Langley-Johnson, C. Dyer, K. Badlan, S. Ward (Wiltshire, Bath, Chippenham, Bristol, United Kingdom)
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When and how do people with advanced COPD seek support from health care practitioners? P. White, C. Shipman, S. White (London, United Kingdom)
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Respiratory symptoms, smoking habits and early COPD diagnosis in a community spirometry program E. Zervas, A. Manias, I. Kyriazis, D. Mytas, M. Gaga, K. Barlas (Korinthos, Athens, Greece)
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Loss of bone mineral density in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease S. Wafy (Assiut, Egypt)
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Differences in managing COPD exacerbations in primary and secondary care B. Stallberg, K. Lisspers, S. Bergentz, L. Nilholm, C. Janson (Uppsala, Lindesberg, Orebro, Sweden)
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The education of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease from general practitioners in rural Achaia A. Arvanitis, M. Chronopoulou, A. Skarpelos, S. Voulioti, G. Dakoronias, D. Giannopoulos (Patras, Santorini, Varda, Greece)
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General practice recording of COPD prevalence, severity and management in a former coal mining community in the UK G. South, J. Booker, B. O‘Leary, I. Baker, R. Carlisle (Rotherham, United Kingdom)
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Awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Portugal general practicioners C. Barbara, J. Cardoso, P. Pamplona, J. Moita, M. J. Matos, P. Simao, S. Conde, G. Coutinho (Lisbon, Portugal)
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Effect of noninvasive ventilation on exercise performance in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease A. Doggett, N. Moyna, F. O‘ Connoll (Dublin, Ireland)
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COPD health forecasting and anticipatory care: a healthcare provider perspective C. Bryden, M. Penny, M. Shirley, T. Laing-Morton, P. Sachon (Exeter, Birmingham, United Kingdom)
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