FREQUENCY AND PREDICTORS OF COPD AND RESTRICTIVE LUNG DISEASE IN PRIMARY CARE
Autor: | Fatima Jehangir, Hamza Syed, Anusheh Zia, Ameen Arshad, Neha Kamran |
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Jazyk: | angličtina |
Rok vydání: | 2024 |
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Zdroj: | Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry, Vol 8, Iss 2 (2024) |
Druh dokumentu: | article |
ISSN: | 2313-7371 2308-2593 |
Popis: | ABSTRACT Background: To determine the frequency and risk factors of COPD and Restrictive Lung Diseases in a Primary Care Center in Karachi. Methods: All patients coming to Primary Health Care Center presenting with cough were enrolled in the study. They were seen by Consultant Family Physician who filled the questionnaires after informed consent. Chest was examined and the patients underwent PEF. If PEF was |
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