Early Detection of COPD: An Opportunistic Case Finding Study in Smokers and Ex-Smokers Visiting a Medical Centre.

Ariel RokachAbraham B BohadanaOfir KotekChen-Chen ShualiHava AzulaiPolina BabaiYossi Freier-DrorGabriel Izbicki

Published in: International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2021)

Early COPD case finding was feasible and effective in identifying undiagnosed airflow obstruction among visitors to a medical centre. Smoking cessation counselling based on spirometry promoted a small but clinically meaningful cessation rate.

Keyphrases

smoking cessation
lung function
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
replacement therapy
healthcare
cystic fibrosis
human immunodeficiency virus
hiv infected
men who have sex with men