Management of the patient with chronic obstructive airway disease (COPD) in a primary health care context

This paper describes the incidence of chronic obstructive airway disease (COPD), the risk factors, staging, investigations and management of COPD. The differential diagnosis for COPD is also presented as COPD can be confused with other clinical conditions. This paper is presented in practical terms...

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Main Authors: I. Govender, H. I. Okonta, S. Rangiah, D. Nzaumvila
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2019-10-01
Series:South African Family Practice
Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4944