Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in COPD patients with chronic respiratory insufficiency.
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Salvatore Maugeri Foundation IRCCS, Lung Function Unit, Scientific Institute of Gussago, via Pinidolo 23 25 064 Gussago, Italy.
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D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D015656:Respiratory Mechanics