HAP 2023
DOI: 10.1177/jpm.221135948
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Peak Flow and Mini-spirometry in the Diagnosis of Obstructive Airway Diseases

Abstract: Background: India is initiating measures to address Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease(COPD) and Asthma, major causes of mortality and morbidity, at the primary care level. The efforts are limited by the lack of access to spirometry. Various alternatives are being tried out in resource limited countries. Methods: A hospital based cross-sectional study was done at two tertiary care hospitals in Trivandrum, South India, in patients with a clinical diagnosis of COPD or Asthma. Spirometry was done by a trained… Show more

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