Diagnostic spirometry in COPD is increasing, a comparison of two Swedish cohorts

Diagnostic spirometry in COPD is increasing, a comparison of two Swedish cohorts

Abstract Spirometry should be used to confirm a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This test is not always performed, leading to possible misdiagnosis. We investigated whether the proportion of patients with diagnostic spirometry has increased over time as well as factors ass...

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Main Authors: Åsa Athlin, Karin Lisspers, Mikael Hasselgren, Björn Ställberg, Christer Janson, Scott Montgomery, Maaike Giezeman, Marta Kisiel, Anna Nager, Hanna Sandelowsky, Mats Arne, Josefin Sundh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-06-01
Series:npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41533-023-00345-8

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41533-023-00345-8

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