SF Journal of Pulmonology and Respiration Care
SFJPRC

Screening of High-Risk Patients for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Primary Care: A Narrative Review

Review Article Volume 1 Issue 1
Athilingam P, Bugajski A and Menon U*
Corresponding Author: Menon U

Abstract

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) predominantly affects older adults, and claimed 3 million lives in 2016, making it the third leading cause of death worldwide. Over 35 million Americans aged 40 or older have lung function consistent with diagnosable COPD. COPD and

Article Information

Journal SF Journal of Pulmonology and Respiration Care
Article Type Review Article
Volume 1
Issue 1