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  • Title: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the older patient.
    Author: Nazir SA, Al-Hamed MM, Erbland ML.
    Journal: Clin Chest Med; 2007 Dec; 28(4):703-15, vi. PubMed ID: 17967289.
    Abstract:
    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. It is a major cause of morbidity, mortality, and health care use, particularly in older adults. In the following sections, the authors review the diagnosis and management of COPD with a focus on special issues in older adults.
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