Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): key references and evidence
References
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Effectiveness evidence
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Centre for Reviews and Dissemination
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National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Evidence services: Evidence search
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Guidance: Find guidance
Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN)
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