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Canadian Family Physician, 05/16/08
Kaplan A et al. - Family physicians are the first point of care in the management of most diseases, including COPD. Early diagnosis, appropriately targeted pharmacotherapy, and smoking cessation are the most important initial steps in COPD therapy. Be aggressive in preventing and treating exacerbations to help prevent further deterioration, decreased quality of life, and mortality.
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