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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Main Authors: Rhonda J. Rosychuk, Erik Youngson, Brian H. Rowe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Canadian Respiratory Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/1382434