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...
Main Authors: | Yogesh T. Thorat, Sundeep S. Salvi, Rahul R. Kodgule |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2017-05-01
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Series: | npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41533-017-0036-8 |
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