Is generalization of exhaled CO assessment in primary care helpful for early diagnosis of COPD?
Is generalization of exhaled CO assessment in primary care helpful for early diagnosis of COPD?
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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COPD is largely under-diagnosed and once diagnosed usually at a late stage. Early diagnosis is thoroughly recommended but most attempts failed as the disease is marginally known and screening marginally accepted. It is a rare cause of concern in primary care and spirometry is not very common. Exhaled carbon monoxide (eCO) is a 5-seconds easy-to-use...
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Is generalization of exhaled CO assessment in primary care helpful for early diagnosis of COPD?
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1471-2466
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1471-2466
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10.1186/s12890-015-0039-6
