Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Credits

AuthorLila Havens
AuthorRobin Parks, MS
EditorKathleen M. Ariss, MS
EditorKaty E. Magee, MA
Associate EditorMichele Cronen
Associate EditorTracy Landauer
Associate EditorPat Truman
Primary Medical ReviewerRenée M. Crichlow, MD
- Family Medicine
Primary Medical ReviewerKathleen Romito, MD
- Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerKen Y. Yoneda, MD
- Pulmonology
Last UpdatedJune 16, 2006

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Author: Lila Havens
Robin Parks, MS
Last Updated: June 16, 2006
Medical Review: Renée M. Crichlow, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Ken Y. Yoneda, MD - Pulmonology

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