Do we treat different COPD patients depending on the guideline we use?

S. Alvarez, X. Flor, L. Lamarca, M. M. Fraga, M. V. Feijoo, C. Fernández (Barcelona, Spain)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Management of COPD in primary care
Session: Management of COPD in primary care
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1451
Disease area: Airway diseases

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