The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 102, Issue 3 , Pages 239-244 , March 1997

Reversible hypercapnia in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A distinct pattern of respiratory failure with a favorable prognosis

Received 21 March 1996 ,Revised 18 November 1996

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doi: 10.1016/S0002-9343(97)00017-X

The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 102, Issue 3 , Pages 239-244 , March 1997

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