Spirometry use in patients prescribed albuterol

Background: Previous studies have shown that spirometry is obtained in only about a third of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in primary care practice. This study evaluated spirometry use in persons prescribed an albuterol inhaler in the primary care clinics at a Veterans...

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Main Authors: Ornelas CS, Robbins RA, Park K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Arizona Thoracic Society 2012-01-01
Series:Southwest Journal of Pulmonary and Critical Care
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Online Access:http://www.swjpcc.com/pulmonary/2012/1/27/spirometry-use-in-patients-prescribed-albuterol.html