The predictive value of handheld peak expiratory flow metre and IPAG questionnaire as a screening tool for COPD among high-risk patients

The predictive value of handheld peak expiratory flow metre and IPAG questionnaire as a screening tool for COPD among high-risk patients

Introduction: Chronic Obstructive pulmonary Disease (COPD) is increasing in Africa due to multiple risk factors like smoking and use of biomass fuels'. There are challenges in the diagnosis of COPD at primary care due to scarcity of spirometers.  Aim: The objective of the study was to evalua...

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Main Authors: Oluwajimi O. Sodipo, Tunde O. Oluwafemi, Adejumo O. Adedeji, Kunle Ibrahim, S. Odunaye-Badmus, Esther O. Oluwatuyi, Ruth Odiana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Family Medicine, National Postgraduate Medical College Nigeria 2024-09-01
Series:Nigerian Frontline Medicine Journal
Subjects:
Peak flow Meter
Peak Expiratory flow Rate
Spirometry
COPD
Online Access:https://nfmjournal.org/index.php/nfmj/article/view/13
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