COPD: an underdiagnosed disease at hospital environment

Kart L., Akkoyunlu M. E., Bayram M., YAKAR F., OZCELIK H. K., KARAKOSE F., ...More

WIENER KLINISCHE WOCHENSCHRIFT, vol.126, pp.73-78, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 126
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00508-013-0458-4
  • Journal Name: WIENER KLINISCHE WOCHENSCHRIFT
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.73-78
  • Bezmialem Vakıf University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background and Aim Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious disease with morbidity and mortality due to delayed diagnosis until significant symptoms arise. We aimed to assess the utility of spirometry and COPD Assessment Test (CAT) in detecting undiagnosed COPD patients in a localized area.