The diagnosis of COPD in primary care; gender differences and the role of spirometry

Females with exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease now account for one half of all hospital admissions for that condition and rates have been increasing over the last few decades. Differences in presentations of disease between genders have been shown in several conditions and this study explores whether there are inter gender biases in probable diagnoses in those suspected to have COPD.

Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - December 18, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: N.J. Roberts, I.S. Patel, M.R. Partridge Source Type: research