New combined assessment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Utilization, pitfalls, and association with spirometry
Introduction: Classification of chronic obstructive pulmonary (COPD) disease has changed from being solely based on spirometric variables to combined assessment including symptom scores and history of exacerbations/ hospitalizations. There is both lack of awareness regarding change in its assessment...
Main Authors: | Ruchi Dua, Ranjeeta Kumari, Vivek Yadav, Mayur Ranjan, Subodh Kumar, Mayank Mishra, Suryakant Tripathi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2019-01-01
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Series: | Lung India |
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Online Access: | http://www.lungindia.com/article.asp?issn=0970-2113;year=2019;volume=36;issue=3;spage=183;epage=187;aulast=Dua |
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