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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Screening

Release Date: April 2016

Recommendation Summary

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Asymptomatic adults

The USPSTF recommends against screening for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in asymptomatic adults.

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Current as of: April 2016

Internet Citation: Final Update Summary: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Screening. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. September 2016.
https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/Page/Document/UpdateSummaryFinal/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-screening

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