Presentations to Emergency Departments for COPD: A Time Series Analysis
Background. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common respiratory condition characterized by progressive dyspnea and acute exacerbations which may result in emergency department (ED) presentations. This study examines monthly rates of presentations to EDs in one Canadian province. Met...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2016-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Respiratory Journal |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/1382434 |