
USPSTF Recommendation: Screening for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
JAMA Author Interviews
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The Task Force Reaffirms the 20 16 Recommendation Against Screening for C O P D
C o p d is commonly seen in primary carror. It's the six leading cause of death, and there's no cure. The task force looked at foundational evidence from the 20 16 review. Available screeners include questioneers that assess a persons risk for developing c o p d,. A breating test called berometry to measure how well their lungs work.
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