The costs of hospitalization in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease


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Ozkaya S., Findik S., Atici A. G.

CLINICOECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH, cilt.3, ss.15-18, 2011 (ESCI, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

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Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major public health problem. It imparts a substantial economic burden on individuals and society. Acute exacerbations are the main cause of hospital admissions and hospitalizations in patients with COPD in Turkey.