Tidlig opsporing af KOL er vigtig og mulig

Peter Lange, Jens Søndergaard

Abstract

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is substantially underdiagnosed and under treated. The present review paper discusses the possibilities of early diagnosis by means of spirometry in the setting of Danish general practice. It is concluded that case finding of undiagnosed COPD is feasible by applying opportunistic spirometry in patients with relevant exposures and relevant respiratory symptoms. The potential barriers of this approach and possible solutions are discussed.
Bidragets oversatte titelEarly diagnosis of COPD is important and possible
OriginalsprogDansk
TidsskriftUgeskrift for Laeger
Vol/bind175
Udgave nummer18
Sider (fra-til)1247-50
Antal sider4
ISSN0041-5782
StatusUdgivet - 29 apr. 2013

Emneord

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Denmark
  • Disease Progression
  • Early Diagnosis
  • Forced Expiratory Volume
  • General Practice
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
  • Smoking
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Spirometry

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