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Screening for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Authors:
  • Cynthia M. Johnson, MA
Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Screening for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

There are no current screening guidelines or tests for COPD.

References

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). American Lung Association website. Available at: https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/copd.
  • COPD. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/copd.
  • What is COPD? National Heart Lung and Blood Institute website. Available at: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/copd.

Contributors

  • Mark Arredondo, MD
Last Updated:
2023-09-01

This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.