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COPD: Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Volume 17, 2020 - Issue 6
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Coding of COPD Exacerbations and the Implications on Clinical Practice, Audit and Research

C. EchevarriaDepartment of Respiratory, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK; ;Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Medical School, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK; Correspondence[email protected]
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J. SteerTranslational and Clinical Research Institute, Medical School, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK; ;Department of Respiratory, North Tyneside General Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UKView further author information
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S. C. BourkeTranslational and Clinical Research Institute, Medical School, Newcastle University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK; ;Department of Respiratory, North Tyneside General Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UKView further author information
Pages 706-710 | Received 02 Jun 2020, Accepted 18 Oct 2020, Published online: 10 Nov 2020

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