Active case finding strategy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with handheld spirometry

Active case finding strategy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with handheld spirometry

The early detection and diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is critical to providing appropriate and timely treatment. We explored a new active case-finding strategy for COPD using handheld spirometry.We recruited subjects over 40 years of age with a smoking history of more than 10 pack-years who visited a primary clinic complaining of respiratory symptoms. A total of 190 ...

Use of spirometry for case finding, diagnosis, and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Aspergillus colonization in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Background and Purpose: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been recognized as a risk factor for invasive aspergillosis. Airway colonization by Aspergillus species is a common feature of chronic pulmonary diseases. Nowadays, the incidence of COPD has increased in critically ill patients. The aim of the present study was to isolate and identify Aspergillus colonies in the respirator...

Screening for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease using spirometry: recommendation statement.

Methods: The USPSTF weighed the benefits (prevention of 1 exacerbation and improvement in respiratory-related health status measures) and harms (time and effort required by both patients and the health care system, false-positive screening tests, and adverse effects of subsequent unnecessary therapy) of COPD screening identified in the accompanying review of the evidence. The USPSTF did not con...

Spirometry in primary care for case finding and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease primary care diagnostic technology update.

698 British Journal ofGeneral Practice, November 2011 ADVANTAGESOVEREXISTING TECHNOLOGY An alternative method for detecting chronic obstructivepulmonarydisease (COPD) is the use of symptom scoring. Pulse oximetry is not useful for the initial diagnosis of COPD, but is used in assessing severity at a later stage of disease. Peak flow is not used to diagnose COPD, but serial measurements may be u...