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  • Respiratory Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Primary Care

Context:

  • COPD screening is currently insufficient in primary care.
  • Electronic mini-spirometers offer a practical solution for general practice.
  • Identifying at-risk populations is crucial for early COPD detection.

Purpose:

  • To assess COPD prevalence in at-risk general practice patients.
  • To identify high-risk factors associated with COPD.
  • To evaluate the utility of electronic mini-spirometry for COPD screening.

Summary:

  • A cross-sectional study screened 273 at-risk patients (aged 40-75) using electronic mini-spirometry.
  • COPD prevalence was 13.9%, with positive screening in 46.9% of eligible patients.
  • High-risk factors included age >60, BMI >28, smoking history, clinical signs, and industrial exposure.

Impact:

  • Demonstrates the feasibility of targeted COPD screening in general practice.
  • Highlights electronic mini-spirometry as a reliable and cost-effective screening tool.
  • Provides evidence for identifying patients who would benefit most from COPD screening.