The predictive value of handheld peak expiratory flow metre and IPAG questionnaire as a screening tool for COPD among high-risk patients
Introduction: Chronic Obstructive pulmonary Disease (COPD) is increasing in Africa due to multiple risk factors like smoking and use of biomass fuels'. There are challenges in the diagnosis of COPD at primary care due to scarcity of spirometers. Aim: The objective of the study was to evalua...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Faculty of Family Medicine, National Postgraduate Medical College Nigeria
2024-09-01
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| Series: | Nigerian Frontline Medicine Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://nfmjournal.org/index.php/nfmj/article/view/13 |
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