A Descriptive Study to Explore Certain Characteristics of Patients at Risk for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in a Primary Care Setting

A Descriptive Study to Explore Certain Characteristics of Patients at Risk for COPD in a Primary Care Setting

The purpose of this study is to explore if certain characteristics, easily detected within a regular primary care setting, may indicate that a patient at risk for COPD (45 ≤ age ≤ 80 years and a smoking history of ≥ 15 pack years) is prone to have a diagnosis of COPD according to Medical Products Agency guidelines.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with a history of smoking one pack of cigarettes per day for 15 years or more

Exclusion Criteria:

• Known Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• Known severe cardiovascular disease