The added value of C-reactive protein to clinical signs and symptoms in patients with obstructive airway disease: results of a diagnostic study in primary care

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of clinical signs and symptoms, C-reactive protein (CRP) and spirometric parameters and determine their interrelation in patients suspected to have an obstructive airway disease (OAD) in primary ca...

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Main Authors: Meyer Joachim, Gantner Lutz, Maag Inko, Dinant Geert-Jan, Schneider Antonius, Szecsenyi Joachim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-05-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2296/7/28