Canadian Thoracic Society COPD Guidelines: Summary of Highlights for Family Doctors

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Authors

Denis E. O’Donnell · Guideline Geo (Sweden)

Paul Hernandez · Committee on Publication Ethics

Shawn D. Aaron · Guideline Geo (Sweden)

Jean Bourbeau · Guideline Geo (Sweden)

Darcy D. Marciniuk · Guideline Geo (Sweden)

Rick Hodder · Guideline Geo (Sweden)

Meyer Balter ·

Abstract

C hronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of disability and death throughout the world. The main goal of this educational initiative of the Canadian Thoracic Society (CTS) is to optimize early diagnosis, prevention and management of COPD in Canada.

Topics & Keywords

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Partnerships for the goals

Publication Details

Published in: Canadian Respiratory Journal

Volume 10, Issue 4, pp. 183-185

DOI: 10.1155/2003/861521

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