| Autor: |
Collins, Bridget F., Feemster, Laura C., Rinne, Seppo T., Au, David H. |
| Zdroj: |
Chest; February 2015, Vol. 147 Issue: 2 p369-376, 8p |
| Abstrakt: |
Despite guideline recommendations, patients suspected of having COPD often are treated empirically instead of undergoing spirometry to confirm airflow obstruction (AFO). Accurate diagnosis and treatment are essential to provide high-quality, value-oriented care. We sought to identify predictors associated with AFO among patients with and treated for COPD prior to performance of confirmatory spirometry. |
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Supplemental Index |
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