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ABS46: Lung function testing in the elderly — can we still use FEV1/FVC <70% as a criterion of COPD?

INTRODUCTION: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be diagnosed when the FEV1/FVC ratio is below 70%, according to Global initiative for chronic obstructive lung disease. However, there is a risk of over-diagnosis when this diagnostic threshold is applied among the elderly. AIMS: T o con...

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Publié dans:Prim Care Respir J
Auteurs principaux: Medbø, Astri, Melbye, Hasse
Format: Artigo
Langue:Inglês
Publié: Nature Publishing Group 2006
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Accès en ligne:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6730756/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pcrj.2006.04.141
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