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USPSTF Recommendation: Screening for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

JAMA Author Interviews

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Screening for C O P D in a Symptomatic Adult?

Screening for c o p d received a d rating, can you describe the potential harms of screening and treatment in a symptomatic individuals? None of the included treatment trials found significant harms. There are opportunity costs to spending time on screening that has no benefit instead of other services such as smoking cessation interventions. It's important to note that this recommendation is not for adults who have any signs or symptoms of co if a patient has any concerns about breathing they should share them with their health care professional.

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