COPD diagnosis related to different guidelines and spirometry techniques

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The aim was to compare the diagnosis of COPD among smokers according to different international guidelines and to compare the outcome when using slow (SVC) and forced vital capacity (FVC).</p> <p>In order to find current smokers a questionnaire was se...

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Main Authors: Nathell Madelene, Nathell Lennart, Malmberg Per, Larsson Kjell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-12-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/8/1/89