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Considerations for managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the elderly

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is common in older people, with an estimated prevalence of 10% in the US population aged ≥75 years. Inhaled medications are the cornerstone of treatment for COPD and are typically administered by one of three types of devices, ie, pressurized metered dose...

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Autores principales: Taffet, George E, Donohue, James F, Altman, Pablo R
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2013
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3864989/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24376347
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/CIA.S52999