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Research Article: Prevalence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in England from to

Date Published: 2023-07-21

Abstract:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic condition characterised by progressive airflow obstruction, which is not completely reversible., Airflow limitation may precede the development of significant symptoms of COPD by many years and its progression is directly linked to the continuing exposure to risk factors, particularly tobacco smoking. As COPD is difficult to diagnose clinically (without spirometry) in its milder forms, it is often diagnosed late - the average age at diagnosis of COPD in the UK is years. Widespread use of spirometry to allow early detection of airflow obstruction has been increasingly advocated as it enables early management of COPD.

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