Use of PFT (spirometry) to diagnose and manage asthma in Ontario, Canada, 2000-2016

Conclusions: Despite guideline recommendations, PFT to diagnose and manage asthma remains low from 2000-2016 in Ontario. Although there are decreasing trends in hospitalizations and ED visits, it is important to promote the use of PFT to objectively diagnose and manage asthma in order to further reduce acute care and improve the health status of people with asthma.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 20, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Terebessy, E., Zhu, J., Mcgihon, R., Fong, I., Liang, J., To, T. Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research