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Review
. 2003 Mar;12(1):16-20.
doi: 10.1038/pcrj.2003.6. Epub 2003 Mar 1.

COPD: The role of primary care in effective diagnosis, treatment and management

Onno Cp van Schayck  1 , Klaus F Rabe  2 , Michael Rudolf  3
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Review

COPD: The role of primary care in effective diagnosis, treatment and management

Onno Cp van Schayck et al. Prim Care Respir J. 2003 Mar.

Abstract

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major global problem and its prevalence is increasing; yet under- or misdiagnosis is widespread, possibly due to clinical misinterpretation of symptoms, or lack of symptom reporting by patients. Increasing awareness of COPD, and the implementation of effective screening programmes and treatment strategies in primary care could significantly improve management of the disease.

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