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Date
2019
Abstract
Prevalence of COPD in the United States is rising, yet many people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) diagnoses do not have diagnoses. In Vermont 18% of adults are current smokers and 27% are former smokers. The lack of provider and nurse training regarding indications, mechanism, interpretation and benefit of spirometry have limited it's use. Spirometry is recommended for both asthma & COPD diagnoses and management, and may provide better disease management.
Clinical Site
Mountain Health Center in Bristol, Vermont
Keywords
COPD, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Smoking, Smoker, Asthma, Spirometry, Tobacco, Vermont, Lung
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Disciplines
Medical Education | Primary Care
Recommended Citation
Garrido, Megan, "Spirometry in Primary Care" (2019). Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects. 535.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/fmclerk/535