| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4209982 | Primary Care Respiratory Journal | 2006 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
COPD is a common yet underdiagnosed disease in Brazilian primary care. Spirometry improves diagnostic competence and case-finding substantially. If applied in a pre-selected high-risk population, we believe spirometry can be a cost-effective diagnostic tool for case-finding in the resource-limited setting. This study provides important baseline information for effective guideline implementation.
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Authors
Raph Hamers, Sander Bontemps, Marjan van den Akker, Ruy Souza, Júlio Penaforte, Niels Chavannes,