Medscape

Geographic Variation of Spirometry Use in Newly Diagnosed COPD

Min J. Joo, MD, MPH, Todd A. Lee, PharmD, PhD and Kevin B. Weiss, MD, MPH, † the Center for Management of Complex Chronic Care (Drs. Joo and Lee), Hines VA Hospital ...
Nature

Improved prediction of COPD in at-risk patients using lung function pre-screening in primary care: a real-life study and cost-effectiveness analysis

The importance of identifying chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at an early stage is recognised. Improved and easily accessible identification of individuals at risk of COPD in primary care ...
EurekAlert!

Office spirometry significantly improves early detection of COPD

(NORTHBROOK, IL, April 12, 2004) - Spirometry testing in a primary care setting significantly improves early identification of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), says a study published in ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Dr Albert Rizzo Discusses the Use of Spirometry to Diagnose COPD

Albert Rizzo, MD, FACP, chief medical officer for the American Lung Association, discusses the use of forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) /forced vital capacity (FVC) for the diagnosis of ...
Medscape

Spirometry for COPD Diagnosis: Why Aren't PCPs Using It?

• Patient or healthcare provider-related preference against use of spirometry. Subjects of the study were PCPs from a single urban academic medical center. The most common explanation for non-use of ...
Business Insider

Identification of COPD, asthma and overlap syndrome can be teased out with spirometry following use of bronchodilator

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- There is nearly a 40% chance of overdiagnosing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) when spirometry is not combined with bronchodilator (BD) testing, ...
Healio

Study: Spirometry important in COPD diagnosis

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The prevalence of undiagnosed COPD was high among a cohort of individuals participating in low-dose CT lung ...
Healio

Patients with COPD, preserved ratio impaired spirometry have faster frailty progression

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Patients with preserved ratio impaired spirometry (PRISm ...
Onmanorama

Why spirometry matters and how to guard against COPD

According to estimates by the World Health Organisation, COPD ranks third among the leading causes of death globally.
Capital Gazette

The best spirometer

Many of us take our ability to breathe for granted, but if you have chronic lung disease or other respiratory issues, breathing can become a serious challenge. It’s important for those with ...
FierceBiotech

FDA clears first 'smart' spirometer, enabling continuous tracking of lung function via tablet

CoheroHealth announced FDA clearance of the first mobile spirometer for use in the home, enabling continued tracking of lung function between visits to the doctor via smartphone or tablet computer.