Screening for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Using Spirometry

Release Date: March 2008

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This topic page summarizes the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations on screening for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Summary of Recommendation / Supporting Documents / Published Comment and Response

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Summary of Recommendation

• The USPSTF recommends against screening adults for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) using spirometry.
  Grade: D Recommendation

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Supporting Documents

Screening for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Using Spirometry, March 2008
Recommendation Statement (PDF File, 215 KB; PDF Help)
Clinical Summary (PDF File, 50 KB; PDF Help)
Supporting Article (PDF File, 320 KB; PDF Help)
Evidence Synthesis (PDF File, 600 KB; PDF Help)

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Published Comment and Response

Published Comment
Response of the USPSTF

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Current as of March 2008

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Internet Citation:

Screening for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Using Spirometry, Topic Page. March 2008. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspscopd.htm

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