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Pulmonary Chronic Obstructive Disease


Pulmonary Chronic Obstructive Disease

The AAFP recommends against screening asymptomatic adults for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) using spiromtery. (2008)

(Grade: D recommendation)
Grade Definition: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/grades.htm
Clinical Consideration: http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspscopd.htm