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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - Management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in adults in primary and secondary care

Summary

The NICE clinical guideline on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) covers the full range of care that should be available from the NHS to adults with COPD. They include how the diagnosis should be made and the treatments that should be offered at different times. Responsibility for underta ...

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The review conducted in March 2008 has concluded that this guideline warrants a partial update. For more information view Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (update).


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Expected review date: February 2008

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Clinical guidelines CG12

Issued: February 2004

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