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C1. Aetiology and natural history

C2. Diagnosis

C2.1 History

C2.2 Physical examination

C2.3 Spirometry

C2.4 Flow volume tests

C2.5 COPD screening devices for targeted case finding

C3. Assessing the severity of COPD

C4. Assessing acute response to bronchodilators

C5. Specialist referral

O: Optimise function

P: Prevent deterioration

D: Develop support

X: Manage eXacerbations

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C: Confirm diagnosis

C2. Diagnosis

C2.4 Flow volume tests

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C2.4 Flow volume tests

Electronic spirometers allow for the simultaneous measurement of flow and volume during maximal expiration. Reduced expiratory flows at mid and low lung volumes are the earliest indicators of airflow limitation in COPD and may be abnormal even when FEV₁ is within the normal range (>80%).

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C: Confirm diagnosis

O: Optimise function

X: Manage eXacerbations

P: Prevent deterioration

O1. Inhaled bronchodilators

D: Develop support network and self-management

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