Peak flow meter with a questionnaire and mini-spirometer to help detect asthma and COPD in real-life clinical practice: a cross-sectional study
Chronic lung diseases: Differentiating conditions in poorly-equipped settings A simple questionnaire and peak flow meter measurements can help doctors differentiate between asthma and chronic lung disease. In clinical settings where access to specialist equipment and knowledge is limited, it can be...
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Nature Portfolio
2017
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| Résumé: | Chronic lung diseases: Differentiating conditions in poorly-equipped settings A simple questionnaire and peak flow meter measurements can help doctors differentiate between asthma and chronic lung disease. In clinical settings where access to specialist equipment and knowledge is limited, it can be challenging for doctors to tell the difference between asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). To determine a viable alternative method for differentiating between these diseases, Rahul Kodgule and colleagues at the Chest Research Foundation in Pune, India, trialed a simplified version of two existing symptom questionnaires, combined with peak flow meter measurements. They assessed 189 patients using this method, and found it aided diagnosis with high sensitivity and specificity. Breathlessness, cough and wheeze were the minimal symptoms required for COPD diagnosis, while the length of asymptomatic periods was most helpful in distinguishing asthma from COPD. |
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