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Tognella, S. (2005). LTOT Outcomes: Patient’s and Doctor’s Perspectives. In: Dal Negro, R., Goldberg, A. (eds) Home Long-Term Oxygen Treatment in Italy. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/88-470-0448-9_12

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