Quality of spirometry in primary care: a focus on clinical use

Conclusion: Although few spirometry tests met ATS/ERS criteria, clinical usefulness was very high as rated by both GPs and pulmonologists. This suggests that according to physicians, meeting the ATS/ERS criteria is not required for providing a diagnosis.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 20, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: van de Hei, S. J., Barretta, H.-J., Doornewaard - Ten Hertog, N. E., Ruberg, E. C. M., Steenbruggen, I., Van Den Berg, J. W. K., Patberg, K. W., Van Der Molen, T., Flokstra - De Blok, B. M. J., Kocks, J. H. Tags: General practice and primary care Source Type: research