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Vol. 41. Issue 4.
Pages 220-229 (April 2005)
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Hospital Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations: an Evidence-Based Review
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M. Carrera, E. Sala, B.G. Cosío, A.G.N. Agustí
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Correspondence: Dr. A.G.N. Agustí. Servicio de Neumología. Hospital Universitario Son Dureta. Andrea Doria, 55. 07014 Palma de Mallorca. Baleares. España
Correspondence: Dr. A.G.N. Agustí. Servicio de Neumología. Hospital Universitario Son Dureta. Andrea Doria, 55. 07014 Palma de Mallorca. Baleares. España
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