Alternative diagnoses after referral to emergency department because of an acute exacerbation of COPD

Y. P. De Jong, S. M. Uil, H. P. Grotjohan, D. S. Postma, H. A. M. Kerstjens, J. W. K. van den Berg (Zwolle, Groningen, The Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Primary care: COPD
Session: Primary care: COPD
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4217
Disease area: Airway diseases

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