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Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the American College of Physicians
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Who developed these guidelines?
The American College of Physicians (ACP) developed these recommendations. Members of the ACP are internists, which are specialists in the care of adults.
What is the problem and what is known about it so far?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease of the airways and lungs that usually occurs in cigarette smokers. People with COPD get short …
