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Author Spotlight: Evaluating the Therapeutic Efficacy of Moving Cupping Along Meridians for Acute Exacerbation of COPD
Published on: September 27, 2024
1Family and Community Health, University of Minnesota, USA.
Abstract:
After participating in this activity on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), family physicians will be better able to: Identify symptomatic patients at increased risk of COPD to prompt early diagnostic evaluation. Individualize evidence-based therapy with the goal of reducing COPD exacerbations and improving patient outcomes. Identify the role of fixed triple-combination inhalers as part of individualized therapy.
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