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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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College of Medicine University of Baghdad
2023-01-01
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Series: | مجلة كلية الطب |
Online Access: | https://iqjmc.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/19JFacMedBaghdad36/article/view/1936 |