COPD: eine unterdiagnostizierte Erkrankung. Ergebnisse einer Screeningstudie in der Umgebung eines Spitals

Background and Aim Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious disease with morbidity and mortality due to delayed diagnosis until significant symptoms arise. We aimed to assess the utility of spirometry and COPD Assessment Test (CAT) in detecting undiagnosed COPD patients in a localized area