An individualized prediction model for long-term lung function trajectory and risk of COPD in the general population.

CONCLUSIONS: The individualized predictor is an accurate tool to predict long-term lung function trajectories and risk of airflow limitation in the general population. This model enables identifying individuals at higher risk of COPD, whom can be targeted for preventive therapies.
PMID: 31542453 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Chest - September 18, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Chen W, Sin DD, FitzGerald JM, Safari A, Adibi A, Sadatsafavi M Tags: Chest Source Type: research