Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: epidemiology, management, and impact on North Carolina.

N C Med J

Corresponding author: Dr. Mark R. Bowling, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, 3E-149 Brody Medical Sciences Bldg., 600 Moye Blvd., Mail Stop 628, Greenville, NC 27858-4354, USA.

Published: January 2014

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects millions of people worldwide, resulting in morbidity, mortality, and substantial utilization of health care resources. This review focuses on the epidemiology of COPD, management strategies, and the health and economic impact of this condition in North Carolina.

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