Detection of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease among Smokers Aged ≥40 years Attending Primary Health Care Centers in Baghdad-AL-Karkh and AL-Resafa

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease causes permanent morbidity, premature mortality and great burden to the healthcare system. Smoking is it's most common risk factor and Spirometry is for diagnosing COPD and monitoring its progression. Objectives: Early detection of chronic ob...

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Main Authors: Isra A. Abd Ala, Nada Abdul Wahhab Mousa, Faris Al-Lami
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: College of Medicine University of Baghdad 2023-01-01
Series:مجلة كلية الطب
Online Access:https://iqjmc.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/19JFacMedBaghdad36/article/view/1936