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)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - Primary care management of COPD
Session: Primary care management of COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 856
Disease area: Airway diseases

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