Clinical studyCan moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease be diagnosed by historical and physical findings alone?☆
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This study was funded in part by a grant to Dr. Feinberg by the Clark Family Foundation.
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Drs. Badgett's and Hunt's current addresses: Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas.
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Dr. Jelley's current address: Department of Internal Medicine, Tulsa Medical College, University of Oklahoma, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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