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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Cost-Effectiveness of Humidified High-Flow Therapy (HHFT) for COPD Patients on Long-Term Oxygen Therapy

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Pages 239-250 | Received 08 Dec 2022, Accepted 04 Mar 2023, Published online: 05 Apr 2023

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