Patient and physician factors associated with symptomatic undiagnosed asthma or COPD.

Mathew CherianKate M A MagnerG A WhitmoreKatherine L VandemheenJ Mark FitzGeraldCeline BergeronLouis-Philippe BouletAndreanne CoteStephen K FieldErika PenzR Andrew McIvorCatherine LemièreSamir GuptaIrvin MayersMohit BhutaniPaul HernandezM Diane LougheedChristopher J LicskaiTanweer AzherMartha AinslieNicole EzerSunita MulpuruShawn D Aaron

Published in: The European respiratory journal (2022)

Individuals with symptomatic undiagnosed OLD have worse pre-bronchodilator lung function and present with greater psychosocial impacts on QoL compared to their diagnosed counterparts. They were less likely to have received appropriate investigations and specialist referral for their respiratory symptoms.

Keyphrases

lung function
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
cystic fibrosis
primary care
air pollution
emergency department
palliative care
case report
mental health
sleep quality
physical activity