Early detection enables the possibility for interventions to reduce the future burden of COPD. The Danish National Board of Health recommends that individuals >35 years with tobacco/occupational exposure, and at least 1 respiratory symptom should be offered a spirometry to facilitate early detection of COPD. The aim, therefore, was to provide evidence for the feasibility and impact of doing spirometry in this target population.

Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2011;6:123-7
Authors: Ulrik CS, Løkke A, Dahl R, Dollerup J, Hansen G, Cording PH, Andersen KK
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