Diagnostic Stability of Single Spirometry Compared to Repeat Spirometry for Airway Obstruction in Suspected COPD Patients: A Cross-sectional Study

Introduction: Obstructive airway diseases are a leading cause of respiratory morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD). The diagnosis of COPD is confirmed by a post-bronchodilator ratio of Forced Expiratory Volume in the first second (FEV1) to Forced Vit...

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Main Authors: Hima Beenakumari, Ronaldwin Benedict, Praveen Gopinathan Sudharma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2024-03-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/19109/68219_CE[Ra1]_F(IS)_QC(AnK_RDW_IS)_PF1(VD_DK_OM)_PFA(VD_KM)_PN(KM).pdf