Spirometry screening in the community: is this an effective way of diagnosing early COPD?

J. Till, K. Holt (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Assessment and intervention from primary care centre to hospital
Session: Assessment and intervention from primary care centre to hospital
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 255
Disease area: Airway diseases

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J. Till, K. Holt (Lancashire, United Kingdom). Spirometry screening in the community: is this an effective way of diagnosing early COPD?. Eur Respir J 2005; 26: Suppl. 49, 255

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